Contract Recruiter - Seminconductors

Ayar Labs•San Jose, CA
•$50 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Ayar Labs is seeking a Contract Recruiter to support an aggressive hiring plan over the next 6 months. The primary focus will be to fill a pipeline with qualified candidates for deeply technical engineering roles within the semiconductor and/or optical communications industry. 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 recruiter will proactively source candidates using various platforms and act as a trusted partner with the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and quality.

Requirements

  • 4+ years in semiconductors, electronics and/or optical communications
  • 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
  • 4+ 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: $50 - $75 per hour
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