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Position: Sourcer/Technical Recruiter (Austin, TX)

Job Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and highly skilled Talent Sourcer to support our client in identifying and engaging top-tier engineering talent across GPU, SoC, and system-level development.

This role will own proactive talent mapping and pipeline development for complex, hard-to-fill technical positions. The Talent Sourcer will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies, provide market intelligence, and influence recruiting outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the semiconductor engineering talent landscape, a creative and data-driven approach to sourcing, and demonstrated success engaging highly experienced and passive engineering professionals in competitive markets.

This is a W2 contract position and is not eligible for C2C or W2 referral candidates.

Key Responsibilities: 
• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for complex semiconductor R&D positions, including defining target candidate profiles, building high-quality talent pipelines, and aligning sourcing efforts with business and hiring priorities.
• Support recruiting efforts across GPU, SoC, CPU, NPU, RTL, Design Verification, Physical Design, Performance/Power, Architecture, and other silicon engineering disciplines.
• Leverage advanced sourcing methodologies, including Boolean search, talent mapping, market research, competitive intelligence, and social sourcing, to identify highly qualified passive candidates.
• Proactively identify and engage top engineering talent through personalized outreach, compelling opportunity positioning, and effective recruitment storytelling.
• Leverage recruitment marketing resources and social platforms to strengthen company’s employer brand and build awareness within highly competitive engineering talent markets.
• Develop talent pipelines beyond immediate requisitions to support long-term workforce planning and future hiring needs.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to calibrate search strategies, clarify candidate profiles, and continuously refine sourcing approaches.
• Provide real-time insights into talent availability, competitive hiring activity, compensation considerations, geographic markets, and other relevant semiconductor labor-market trends.
• Track sourcing activity and pipeline performance, using data and market intelligence to improve efficiency, engagement, and hiring outcomes.
• Navigate complex and evolving searches while maintaining a high level of organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

• 5+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition.
• 2+ years of experience supporting semiconductor R&D, hardware engineering, silicon engineering, or related technical recruiting.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing candidates within one or more of the following areas:
o GPU
o SoC
o CPU/NPU
o Semiconductor Architecture
o RTL Design
o Design Verification
o Physical Design
o Performance/Power
o Silicon Engineering
• Proven success identifying, engaging, and influencing passive candidates within highly competitive semiconductor and technology markets.
• Advanced proficiency with Boolean search, talent mapping, market research, and competitive intelligence.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other modern sourcing technologies.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor engineering talent markets, including relevant skill sets, talent pools, and key industry competitors.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and sell career opportunities to highly experienced and specialized technical professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and adapting sourcing strategies based on changing business and talent-market conditions.

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