Talent Sourcing Specialist - Contract

Ayar LabsSan Jose, CA
$40 - $45

About The Position

Ayar Labs is seeking a Contract Sourcer to join their team and help fill a pipeline with qualified candidates for deeply technical engineering roles. The company is a pioneer in co-packaged optics (CPO), using light to move data faster, further, and with less energy, essential for the growth of AI models. This role requires a motivated self-starter who can proactively reach out to a high volume of engineers on LinkedIn and other platforms. The Sourcer will partner with the Director of Talent Acquisition to identify and engage qualified candidates, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Requirements

  • 2+ 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
  • 1+ 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: $40 - $45 per hour
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