Contract Recruiter

Ayar Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayar Labs in San Jose, CA is seeking a Contract Recruiter to onsite build a targeted pipeline for deeply technical engineering hires over the next six months. You will partner with the Director Talent Acquisition to identify qualified candidates and ensure an exceptional candidate journey throughout the process.

Key responsibilities include proactive sourcing, advanced search techniques, and close collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in semiconductors, electronics, and/or optical communications.
• 4+ years of direct sourcing experience for engineers using LinkedIn.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn and communicate complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Identify and proactively source qualified candidates, with a strong emphasis on LinkedIn.
• Conduct targeted sourcing using Boolean search, X-ray search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and niche semiconductor community platforms.
• Answer initial candidate questions as needed.
• Act as a trusted partner to the Talent Acquisition team and support pipeline building.
• Maintain a high sense of urgency while preserving quality and good judgment with an aim to hire best-in-class “A” players.
• Help ensure an exceptional candidate experience from first contact onward.

Skills

LinkedIn sourcing

Engineering recruiting

Prioritization

Communication

Tools

LinkedIn

Boolean search

X-ray search

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Job description

Join Ayar Labs in San Jose, CA as a Contract Recruiter onsite and help build a targeted pipeline for deeply technical engineering hires over the next 6 months. This role focuses on proactive, high-quality sourcing, partnering closely with the Director Talent Acquisition to identify qualified candidates and maintain an exceptional experience throughout the hiring process.

What you’ll do

• Identify and proactively source qualified candidates, with a strong emphasis on LinkedIn
• Conduct targeted sourcing using Boolean search, X-ray search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and niche semiconductor community platforms
• Answer initial candidate questions as needed
• Act as a trusted partner to the Talent Acquisition team and support pipeline building
• Maintain a high sense of urgency while preserving quality and good judgment with an expectation to hire only best-in-class “A” players
• Help ensure an exceptional candidate experience from first contact onward

What you bring

• 4+ years of experience in semiconductors, electronics, and/or optical communications
• 4+ years of direct sourcing experience for engineers using LinkedIn
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment and manage urgency effectively li>
• Ability to learn and communicate complex technical information

Tools and platforms you’ll use

• LinkedIn, Boolean search, X-ray search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience in a tech startup
• Prior experience in a recruiting firm
• Experience with Paycor

Role details

Location: San Jose, CA (onsite)
Compensation: USD 50 to 75 per hour
Type: Contract
Experience level: 4+ years