# Staff Technical Recruiter

**Company:** [Skydio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skydio)
**Location:** San Mateo, CA
**Role:** Recruiting
**Salary:** $174k – $227k/yr
**Skills:** Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure, Embedded, Wireless, Camera/Optics, Hardware Engineering, Talent Pipelines, Executive Recruiting, Headcount Planning
**Posted:** 2025-10-07

> Leads end-to-end technical recruiting for engineering teams at a leading drone company, partnering with senior leaders on hiring strategy, building diverse talent pipelines for niche tech domains, and mentoring recruiters. Requires deep expertise in recruiting for cloud, mobile, infrastructure, embedded, or hardware engineering.

## Job Description

## 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.

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