Staff Technical Recruiter

How you'll make an impact

• Operate as a strategic recruiting partner to senior engineering leaders, influencing org design, headcount planning, and hiring strategy.
• Own end-to-end talent strategy and execution for one or more of our core engineering orgs.
• Build and calibrate high-performing, diverse talent pipelines for niche, competitive skill sets in emerging technology domains.
• 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.
• Mentor and uplevel fellow recruiters, sharing best practices and helping shape Skydio’s recruiting culture, continuously raising the bar for how we attract and retain top talent.

What makes you a good fit

• Deep expertise recruiting across at least two of the following domains: Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure, Embedded, Wireless, Camera/Optics, or Hardware Engineering.
• A proven track record building technical organizations at growth-stage or high-impact technology companies.
• Ability to influence and advise at the executive level, leveraging data and market intelligence to drive strategic hiring decisions.
• Comfort navigating complex, ambiguous hiring landscapes - balancing urgency with quality and long-term business impact.
• Known for exceptional judgment, credibility, and follow-through, with a reputation for turning tough searches into success stories.
• Experience mentoring recruiters and contributing to process, tooling, and brand improvements across the recruiting org.
• A thoughtful communicator with strong business acumen, equally fluent in engineering and talent strategy.
• A blend of in-house and agency experience preferred, with a knack for building from the ground up.

Compensation

• Annual base salary range: $174,000 - $227,000.
• 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.