Staff Technical Recruiter

Responsibilities

• ▹Operate as a strategic recruiting partner to senior engineering leaders, influencing org design and headcount planning
• ▹Own end-to-end talent strategy and execution for one or more core engineering orgs
• ▹Build and calibrate high-performing, diverse talent pipelines for niche, competitive skill sets
• ▹Drive executive-level recruiting engagements from calibration through close
• ▹Partner with People Ops, Compensation and Finance to optimize headcount plans
• ▹Champion structured hiring practices and mentor fellow recruiters

Requirements

• ▹Deep expertise recruiting across at least two of: Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure, Embedded, Wireless, Camera/Optics or Hardware Engineering
• ▹Proven track record building technical organizations at growth-stage or high-impact tech companies
• ▹Ability to influence and advise at the executive level using data and market intelligence
• ▹Comfort navigating complex, ambiguous hiring landscapes
• ▹Exceptional judgment, credibility and follow-through
• ▹Experience mentoring recruiters and improving process, tooling and brand

Nice to have

• ▹A blend of in-house and agency experience, with a knack for building from the ground up

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive base salary ($174,000-$227,000/year)
• ▹Equity in the form of stock options
• ▹Group health insurance
• ▹Paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay
• ▹401K savings plan
• ▹Hybrid schedule at the San Mateo, CA headquarters, three office days per week

About the company

Skydio is the leading U.S. drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, building its engineering teams in a hybrid model (three office days/week) out of its San Mateo, CA headquarters.