Operate as the go-to recruiting expert and trusted advisor for hiring leaders and interview teams within your functions
Relentlessly seek top talent, curate high-quality pipelines, craft compelling candidate experiences, and secure exceptional hires across niche and highly competitive skill sets
Develop & strategically deploy a deep understanding of what makes Skydio special to target, engage, partner, and close top talent
Drive structured interview and decision-making processes that maintain rigorous hiring standards
Foster collaborative relationships across Hiring Managers, People Ops, and Compensation to drive successful outcomes
Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve recruiting processes, and mentor junior team members
Pitch in wherever necessary as a core member of a lean, mean startup recruiting machine

Deep recruiting expertise in at least two of the following areas: Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure, Embedded, Wireless, Camera/Optics, Hardware Engineering, or Hardware Operations
Proven track record building high-performing engineering 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

Senior Technical Recruiter

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