Global Talent Acquisition Director

Astera Labs•San Jose, CA

1d•$187,200 - $260,000

About The Position

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. Role Overview Astera Labs is seeking a Director, Global Talent Acquisition to lead and scale our worldwide recruiting function during a pivotal period of hypergrowth. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building and executing the talent acquisition strategy that will fuel our expansion across North America, APAC, EMEA, and India. As a key member of the People team, you will own the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle, from executing on the workforce plan and employer branding to team development and operational excellence. You'll partner closely with executive leadership to ensure we attract and hire the world-class engineering and business talent needed to maintain our position as the leader in AI infrastructure connectivity. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, has deep semiconductor industry expertise, and has a proven track record of building high-performing global recruiting teams from the ground up.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role managing global recruiting teams
Proven experience in the semiconductor or adjacent hardware technology industry
Demonstrated success scaling recruiting functions and building teams from scratch in high-growth environments
Experience leading distributed teams across multiple geographies (North America, APAC, EMEA, India)
Strong understanding of technical roles and the ability to effectively partner with engineering leaders

Nice To Haves

Experience at a pre-IPO or recently public technology company during periods of rapid scale
Track record of recruiting for highly specialized semiconductor roles (analog/mixed-signal, ASIC, firmware, etc.)
Experience implementing or optimizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics platforms
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics to drive recruiting performance and strategic decisions

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy aligned with Astera Labs' aggressive growth objectives and workforce plans
Partner with executive leadership and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs, prioritize roles, and deliver against ambitious recruiting targets
Build scalable recruiting processes, systems, and metrics to support a rapidly growing organization
Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of recruiters and recruiting coordinators across North America, APAC, EMEA, and India
Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Identify and develop future recruiting leaders within the organization
Leverage deep semiconductor industry knowledge and networks to source and attract top-tier engineering talent in a highly competitive market
Drive innovative sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines for critical technical roles across hardware, firmware, and software disciplines
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence
Implement and optimize recruiting tools, processes, and analytics to drive efficiency and improve candidate experience
Partner with Marketing and People teams to strengthen Astera Labs' employer brand and position the company as a destination for top talent
Ensure compliance with global hiring regulations and maintain consistency in recruiting practices across all regions