Senior Technical Recruiter - Hardware

About the Team

The Talent Acquisition team works with SambaNova leadership to build the teams behind the Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU), the chip powering our full-stack AI platform.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to partner with hardware engineering. You'll own full lifecycle recruiting for Design Verification, ASIC design, physical design, and PCB/systems engineering, working directly with hiring managers to define roles, calibrate pipelines, and close top talent in a competitive market. This is a 6-month contract with the option to extend or convert to a full-time position based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hardware hiring managers to define roles, write job descriptions, calibrate pipeline, and design interviews
• Source passive silicon talent through LinkedIn, GitHub, referrals, conferences, and targeted outreach into the semiconductor community
• Own full lifecycle recruiting for hardware roles across Design Verification, ASIC/RTL design, physical design, and PCB/systems engineering
• Keep feedback loops tight across interviewers and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate data in Greenhouse and track the metrics that matter

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience focused on semiconductors
• Proven track record filling roles such as Design Verification, ASIC/RTL Design, and Physical Design
• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing passive talent
• Existing network within the silicon engineering community
• Ability to influence senior engineering leadership
• Excellent creative writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• AI fluency with the ability to enhance productivity and workflows
• Proficiency with Greenhouse

Pay

Base Pay Range: $170,000—$230,000 USD

Benefits

For US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions:

• 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options: Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care
• Well-being benefits including a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and more