Contract Sourcer - Technical Recruiting
Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we use light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models. Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world’s leading semiconductor ecosystem, Ayar Labs’ co-packaged optics solution is key to unleashing next-generation AI scale-up architectures.
About the role
We have an aggressive hiring plan over the next 6 months and need a Technical Sourcer to fill a pipeline with qualified candidates for deeply technical engineering roles. This Direct-Sourcer must be a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to reach out to a high volume of engineers on LinkedIn. We proactively reach out to qualified candidates every day using LinkedIn, employee referrals, and our networks.
In this role, you’ll partner with our Director of Talent Acquisition to fill a pipeline of qualified candidates for our open jobs.
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
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
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a tech startup
- Prior experience in a recruiting firm
- Experience with Paycor
Pay
Hourly wage: $40 - $45 per hour