Senior Technical Recruiter

About the role:

We are seeking a proven Senior Technical Recruiter to help propel Skydio’s Software Engineering org to new heights via the relentless, hands-on recruitment of exceptional technical talent—from the vehicle and controller to the cloud and the real-time wireless stream in between. While software engineering will be your primary focus, you'll also have opportunities to contribute across other areas within R&D, such as hardware engineering and product management, as needed. If you thrive on scaling industry-defining startup engineering teams and are excited to help build the world’s first great flying robot company, we would love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE: We’ve returned to the office 3 days a week in San Mateo, California. 

How you'll make an impact: As the Talent Acquisition Partner for one of our top engineering executives, you'll own end-to-end recruitment for one or more of Skydio's core product engineering groups. This means you will:

• Operate as the go-to recruiting expert & trusted advisor for hiring leaders and interview teams within your functional area(s)
• Relentlessly seek top talent, curate high-quality pipelines, craft compelling candidate experiences, and secure exceptional hires
• Develop & strategically deploy a deep understanding of what makes Skydio special to target, engage, partner, and close top talent
• Facilitate interview and decision-making processes that uphold rigorous hiring standards
• Foster collaborative relationships across Hiring Managers, People Ops, and Compensation to drive successful outcomes
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve processes, help mentor junior team members, and generally pitch in wherever necessary as a core member of a lean, mean recruiting machine

What makes you a good fit:

• Proven track record building high-performing engineering teams for successful growth-stage companies
• Demonstrated history of generating high-quality candidate pipelines for niche and highly competitive skill sets
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, attention-to-detail, and commitment to exceeding candidate expectations from the first touch point to the last
• Deep recruiting expertise in at least two of the following areas: Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure, Embedded, Wireless, Camera/Optics
• Expert knowledge of the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem
• Combination of in-house and agency experience is preferred

Compensation Range:

At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. 

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the candidate's location.

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