Staff, Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Samsung•Austin, TX

About The Position

Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy – the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us! We are seeking a strategic and highly skilled Talent Sourcer to identify and engage top-tier engineering talent across GPU and SoC development domains for SARC/ACL. In this individual contributor role, you will own proactive talent mapping and pipeline development for complex, hard-to-fill technical positions, collaborating closely with recruiters and hiring managers to shape recruitment strategy and influence hiring outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong semiconductor market insight, a creative and data-driven sourcing approach beyond traditional techniques, and a proven ability to engage highly experienced, passive engineering talent.

Requirements

6+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, with 2+ years supporting semiconductor R&D, hardware engineering, or related technical roles.
Proven experience sourcing for GPU, SoC, Architecture, RTL, Design Verification, Physical Design, or related silicon engineering functions.
Demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive talent in competitive semiconductor markets.
Advanced expertise in Boolean search, talent mapping, and market research.
Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and other sourcing tools.
Strong understanding of semiconductor talent landscapes and key competitors.
Proven ability to engage and influence highly experienced technical talent.
Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

Own full sourcing strategy and execution for complex semiconductor R&D roles by defining target profiles, building high-quality pipelines, and aligning to hiring priorities across various GPU, SoC, and system-level engineering teams.
Leverage advanced sourcing techniques, such as Boolean search, talent mapping, and market intelligence, to identify and engage passive candidates across GPU, CPU, NPU, RTL, Design Verification, Physical Design, Performance/Power, and Architecture domains.
Develop and execute targeted outreach strategies, crafting compelling messaging to engage and influence senior technical talent while strengthening SARC/ACL’s branding presence in competitive talent markets.
Collaborate closely with recruiters and hiring managers to calibrate searches, share real-time market insights, and continuously refine sourcing strategies to improve efficiency and hiring outcomes.
Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines while tracking and analyzing sourcing metrics to optimize channel effectiveness and inform recruiting strategy for current and future hiring needs.