Senior Technical Sourcer
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!
About the role:
We are seeking a proven, hands-on technical sourcing lead to help propel Skydio to new heights by turbocharging talent pipelines for our core Software & Hardware engineering orgs. You’ll partner with recruiters and hiring leaders to develop and execute outbound sourcing campaigns for a multi-disciplinary spectrum of evergreen and niche roles. This includes everything from the vehicle (and it components), to the controller and dock, up to the cloud, and the real-time wireless stream in-between.
The right candidate is an exceptional creative sourcer with the expertise to help define/stand up a lean, mean sourcing function within a high-performing recruiting team.
PLEASE NOTE: We’ve returned to the office 3 days a week in San Mateo, California.
How you'll make an impact:
- Develop & strategically deploy a deep understanding of what makes Skydio special to target, engage, and attract top engineering talent for a diverse spectrum of highly technical engineering roles
- Partner with Skydio’s hiring leaders and recruiting team to understand positions, define, and continuously calibrate target candidate profiles
- Craft compelling outreach, deliver killer elevator pitches, conduct effective recruiter screens, take great notes, facilitate initial team screens, and provide a smooth handoff to your recruiters
- Leverage your sourcing metrics to inform your activity needs, which we'll look to you to interpret and present
- Identify and develop opportunities to help our recruiting team up-level our sourcing game e.g. build and maintain target company information databases, conduct team sourcing sessions, introduce educational resources, evaluate new tools, etc.
What makes you a good fit:
- Demonstrated experience scaling high-performing engineering teams for successful growth-stage companies
- Strong knowledge of Boolean, x-ray searches and additional sourcing software/tools
- Deep understanding of the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem and technical landscape, with particular expertise in Embedded Software or RF/Wireless, ideally both
- Results-driven, utilizing data to influence the hiring process and drive results
- Intellectually curious with strong analytical, organizational and documentation skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at pitching opportunities to candidates both via email and over the phone
Salary Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $151,000 - $200,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
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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.
As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/
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Skydio is a leading American drone manufacturer headquartered in San Mateo, California. We are commited to creating the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
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