Job description

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors skydio.com to first responders skydio.com, soldiers in battlefield scenarios skydio.com, and beyond skydio.com. About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across our Go-To-Market (GTM) and G&A organizations. As a senior member of the recruiting team, you will operate as a strategic talent partner to senior leadership, driving hiring strategies that enable the company to scale effectively. You will play a critical role in shaping high-performing teams, influencing hiring decisions, and continuously elevating the candidate experience. This is an opportunity to have meaningful impact at a high-growth company by building the talent-dense teams needed for long-term success. Please Note: This role is based in San Mateo, California, with an expectation of working from the office 3 days per week. We may consider a U.S.-based remote arrangement for candidates whose experience strongly aligns with the role’s core requirements, based on business needs and our ability to employ in the candidate’s state. Remote employees may be required to travel periodically to our San Mateo headquarters. How You’ll Make an Impact: - Own and drive the end-to-end recruiting strategy and execution for GTM and G&A roles, ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience - Partner closely with senior business leaders and executives to deeply understand organizational goals and translate them into effective hiring plans - Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, influencing talent decisions, interview processes, and organizational design - Proactively build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through creative sourcing strategies, market mapping, and networking - Lead strategic talent discussions, providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and competitive positioning - Collaborate cross-functionally to design and scale recruiting processes that are efficient, data-driven, and aligned with company growth - Leverage recruiting data and analytics to inform decision-making, track performance, and continuously optimize hiring outcomes - Mentor and elevate recruiting best practices across the team, contributing to a strong and scalable talent function What Makes You a Good Fit: - 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong track record hiring for GTM, G&A, and/or Operations roles in high-growth, high-performance environments - Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions at multiple levels of the organization - Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and advise both candidates and leadership - Deep experience with modern recruiting tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Ashby, Greenhouse) - Demonstrated success in sourcing and closing passive talent in competitive markets - Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive recruiting strategy and outcomes - High attention to detail with the ability to balance speed, quality, and process in a fast-paced environment - Collaborative, team-first approach with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation - Ability to commute to the San Mateo, CA office at least 3 days per week Nice-to-have: - Blend of in-house and agency recruiting experience - Experience or strong familiarity with international hiring practices across EMEA and APAC regions, including regional talent markets, compliance considerations, and hiring nuances Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria. *Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location. At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit e-verify.gov

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Must-haves

Own and drive the end-to-end recruiting strategy and execution for GTM and G&A roles, ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience
Partner closely with senior business leaders and executives to deeply understand organizational goals and translate them into effective hiring plans
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, influencing talent decisions, interview processes, and organizational design
Proactively build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through creative sourcing strategies, market mapping, and networking
Lead strategic talent discussions, providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and competitive positioning
Collaborate cross-functionally to design and scale recruiting processes that are efficient, data-driven, and aligned with company growth
Leverage recruiting data and analytics to inform decision-making, track performance, and continuously optimize hiring outcomes
Mentor and elevate recruiting best practices across the team, contributing to a strong and scalable talent function
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong track record hiring for GTM, G&A, and/or Operations roles in high-growth, high-performance environments
Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions at multiple levels of the organization
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and advise both candidates and leadership
Deep experience with modern recruiting tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Ashby, Greenhouse)
Demonstrated success in sourcing and closing passive talent in competitive markets
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive recruiting strategy and outcomes
High attention to detail with the ability to balance speed, quality, and process in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative, team-first approach with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
Ability to commute to the San Mateo, CA office at least 3 days per week

Nice-to-haves

Blend of in-house and agency recruiting experience
Experience or strong familiarity with international hiring practices across EMEA and APAC regions, including regional talent markets, compliance considerations, and hiring nuances
Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

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