Senior Technical Recruiter
Celero Communications · Irvine, CA · 1 mo ago
Human Resources$170k–$210k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized roles across semiconductor, hardware, DSP, firmware, and engineering functions
- Partner closely with senior engineering leaders to define hiring strategy, calibrate talent bar, and support organizational build-out
- Build and sustain high-quality pipelines of passive, niche technical talent through advanced sourcing techniques, market mapping, and deep network engagement.
- Utilize sophisticated sourcing strategies across LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, industry networks, research tools, and competitive intelligence channels.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers on market dynamics, talent availability, and competitive positioning.
- Drive a disciplined, high-touch candidate experience from initial outreach through offer close.
- Manage and coordinate candidate interview scheduling across multiple stakeholders and time zones, ensuring a seamless interview process.
- Manage and influence the end-to-end hiring process to ensure speed, alignment, and strong decision-making.
- Maintain accurate candidate tracking, reporting, and workflow management within Greenhouse ATS
- Partner cross-functionally on offer strategy, compensation positioning, and closing approach.
- Continuously refine recruiting strategies, processes, and workflows based on data, outcomes, and evolving business needs
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience recruiting for semiconductor, hardware, or deep-tech engineering roles.
- Demonstrated success hiring in complex technical domains such as:
- High-speed analog and mixed-signal design
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- RTL design, verification, and physical design
- Firmware and embedded systems
- Strong understanding of the semiconductor product lifecycle, from architecture through tapeout and production
- Advanced sourcing expertise with a proven ability to identify, engage, and close highly sought-after passive talent.
- Hands-on experience with Greenhouse ATS or similar applicant tracking systems, including candidate tracking, interview coordination, reporting, and overall recruiting process management.
- Prior experience implementing and serving as an ATS system administrator (e.g., Greenhouse or similar platforms), including workflow configuration, user administration, reporting, process optimization, and recruiting operations support, is a strong plus.
- Experience managing complex interview scheduling and stakeholder coordination in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience operating in startup and/or high-growth environments, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and build while executing.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior technical stakeholders.
- High ownership mindset — you operate with urgency, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $170,000 – $210,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.