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SkydioSkydioSan Mateo, CA

Senior Technical Recruiter - Hardware Operations

Owns end-to-end technical recruiting for Hardware Operations (Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production), sourcing elite talent, advising hiring leaders, and driving exceptional candidate experiences in a growth-stage drone company.

130k – 180k/yr
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About the role

How you'll make an impact

  • Operate as the go-to recruiting expert & trusted advisor for hiring leaders and interview teams within your functional areas
  • 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 startup recruiting machine

What makes you a good fit

  • Deep recruiting expertise within Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production and related Hardware Operations functions
  • Proven track record building high-performing engineering and operations teams for successful growth-stage companies
  • Strong knowledge of the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem and what it takes to compete for top talent
  • Track record of sourcing niche talent pools for highly specialized roles in competitive markets
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, organizational rigor, and a relentless commitment to delivering a top-tier candidate experience from first outreach to signed offer
  • Ability to influence and advise hiring teams at all levels, bringing market intelligence and recruiting strategy to the table, not just resumes
  • Combination of in-house and agency recruiting experience preferred

Compensation

  • Annual base salary range: $130,000 - $180,000
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits: group health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, 401K savings plan
  • Relocation assistance may be provided

Skills

Talent AcquisitionSourcingManufacturing Engineering RecruitingSupply Chain RecruitingLogistics RecruitingProduction RecruitingHardware Operations RecruitingCandidate ExperienceInterview Process ManagementMarket IntelligenceSilicon Valley RecruitingNiche Talent Sourcing

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