- Skydio is looking for a Senior+ Technical Recruiter to help build the teams shaping the future of autonomous flight
- You’ll lead critical engineering searches, partner directly with company leaders, and play a key role in defining how we hire as we scale
- This is a senior, hands-on recruiting role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and knows how to land top technical talent where it matters most
- Relentlessly seek top talent, curate high-quality pipelines, craft compelling candidate experiences, and secure exceptional hires across niche and highly competitive skill sets
- Operate as the go-to recruiting expert and trusted advisor for hiring leaders and interview teams within your functions, influencing org design, headcount planning, and hiring strategy
- Drive executive-level recruiting engagements, from calibrations through close, while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience at every touchpoint
- Partner with People Ops, Compensation, and Finance to optimize headcount plans and hiring processes for scale and efficiency
- Champion structured hiring practices, ensuring we maintain rigor and fairness in every decision
- Help shape Skydio’s recruiting culture by continuously raising the bar for how we attract and retain top talent; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve recruiting processes, and help uplevel fellow recruiters- Deep expertise building high talent density teams in one or more of the following areas: Software (Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure), Autonomy (Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Planning & Controls), Hardware (Mechanical & Electrical Design), Hardware Operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain)
- Thoughtful communicator with strong business acumen, equally fluent in engineering and talent strategy
- Comfort navigating complex, ambiguous hiring landscapes - balancing urgency with quality and long-term business impact
- Ability to influence and advise at the executive level, leveraging data and market intelligence to drive strategic hiring decisions
- Experience mentoring recruiters and contributing to process, tooling, and talent branding
- Known for exceptional judgment, credibility, and follow-through, with a reputation for turning tough searches into success stories
- Blend of in-house and agency experience preferred, with a knack for building from the ground up