Contract Recruiter - Direct Sourcing

Ayar LabsSan Jose, CA
$45 - $55

About The Position

Ayar Labs is seeking a Technical Sourcer to fill a pipeline with qualified candidates for deeply technical engineering roles. This role requires a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to reach out to a high volume of engineers on LinkedIn. The Direct-Sourcer will partner with the Director of Talent Acquisition to fill a pipeline of qualified candidates for open jobs. Ayar Labs is pioneering co-packaged optics (CPO) to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed for AI models, backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.

Requirements

  • 2+ years in semiconductors, electronics and/or telecommunications
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a high sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
  • Able to learn and communicate complex technical information
  • 1+ years of experience direct sourcing engineers using LinkedIn

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience in a tech startup
  • Prior experience in a recruiting firm
  • Experience with Paycor

Responsibilities

  • Identify and proactively source qualified candidates on LinkedIn
  • Conduct proactive sourcing using Boolean search, X-ray search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and niche semiconductor community platforms
  • Respond to initial candidate questions, as needed
  • Act as a trusted partner with our Talent Acquisition team
  • Maintain a strong sense of urgency while preserving quality and judgement (we aspire to hire only best-in-class “A” players)
  • Ensure an exceptional candidate experience

Benefits

  • Hourly wage: $45 - $55 per hour
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