Technical Recruiter, ASICs

Overview

Normal Computing builds silicon that turns thermal noise into a computational resource. They compute with thermal noise, resulting in 10-100× more AI inference per dollar and per watt compared to conventional chips. They co-design the full stack: AI-native EDA systems in production with the world's largest semiconductor companies, and the advanced ASICs they make possible. Backed by $85M+ from the world's leading deep-tech investors and built by scientists, engineers, and operators from the labs that built modern computing.

Recruiting

The Technical Recruiter, ASICs will own full-cycle recruiting for Normal's silicon organization: architects, RTL and DV engineers, physical design, bring-up, and the research-adjacent roles that sit beside them. They will partner directly with hiring managers who are themselves deep technologists, source candidates who aren't looking, and close people who have every option.

What You'll Own

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for senior hardware, ASIC, and silicon architecture roles from intake through close
• Flexing to AI, software, and EDA searches as priorities shift
• Identify and engage top-tier talent in unconventional silicon architecture, design verification, and systems architecture
• Align on candidate qualifications, technical bars, and calibration with hiring managers
• Maintain impeccable data hygiene and pipeline flow in Ashby
• Run the WHO Method for talent calibration and maintain high-efficiency interview loops
• Target 4-5 rounds maximum so great candidates don't die in process

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 4+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting, including direct experience recruiting ASIC, silicon, or semiconductor engineers: RTL, DV, physical design, architecture, or adjacent roles
• A track record of closing senior engineers against competing offers
• Advanced fluency in Ashby (or comparable ATS) for candidate tracking, reporting, and process automation
• Operational excellence: low ego, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to move real work forward at the volume of a scaling startup

Bonus Points

• Exposure to AI/ML and software engineering recruiting in addition to hardware expertise
• Previous experience in a high-growth venture-backed startup, semiconductor company, or research lab

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Normal Computing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility Accommodations

Normal Computing is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@normalcomputing.com.