Sourcer/Technical Recruiter

Saige Partners•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.