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Skydio · 1 week ago

Senior Technical Recruiter - Hardware Operations

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, seeking a proven Senior Technical Recruiter to enhance their Hardware Operations organization. The role involves end-to-end recruitment for various teams, focusing on securing elite talent and fostering collaborative relationships across departments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Trevor King

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Technical RecruitingManufacturing EngineeringSupply Chain ManagementLogisticsProductionSilicon Valley EcosystemInfluencing SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Required

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