Hardware Sourcer (Contract)

MatX•Mountain View, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

MatX's mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. We’re looking for a Hardware Sourcer (Contract) to join our Talent Team at MatX. This role is a contract role, but an exceptional performer could transition to a full-time role. You’ll be directly responsible for identifying and engaging exceptional engineering and hardware talent. You’ll partner directly with hiring managers to hone in on needs, to fill the talent pipeline with the right talent to propel MatX forward.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in relevant Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources/Organizational Behavior, or a related field, with equivalent practical experience
3-5 years of experience in full-cycle technical recruiting, ideally supporting hardware, systems, or AI-focused teams in a highly competitive market at early-stage companies (Seed-Series B)
Comfortable sourcing for specialized software engineering roles supporting AI silicon, including compilers, GPU kernels, and software simulators
Prior experience sourcing in startup or high-growth environments, and can quickly ramp up
Prior experience with high volume sourcing (e.g., filling 25 roles per quarter)
Proven track record of sourcing high-impact technical talent
Strong working knowledge of Greenhouse or similar applicant tracking systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Previous experience sourcing for ASIC, SOC, Silicon Design, Silicon Architecture, Security and Verification highly preferred

Responsibilities

Hire and source for specialized Semiconductor and Hardware engineering roles that span product development cycle from architecture to various functional engineering roles, including design, validation, testability, silicon physical design, system hardware design, infrastructure-as-code, customer support, and product deployment
Hire for specialized Semiconductor and Hardware engineering roles supporting AI silicon, ASIC, SOC, Silicon Design, Silicon Architecture, Security and Verification.
Partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, required skills, and role-specific qualifications
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and long-term candidate relationship building
Adapt quickly to shifting hiring priorities in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment
Provide regular, data-driven updates to leadership on pipeline metrics and candidate progress
Have a proven track record of scaling and building diverse and high-performing teams
Ensure timely, clear, and thoughtful communication with candidates throughout the early hiring stages
Communicate hiring process bottlenecks to the talent lead and leadership to maintain pipeline health and achieve hiring goals
Ensure a world-class, professional, and highly responsive journey for every candidate