Senior Semiconductor Talent Sourcer for GPU & SoC

Next Creation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung SARC/ACL is seeking a strategic Talent Sourcer to identify and engage top-tier engineering talent across GPU and SoC domains. You will own proactive talent mapping and pipeline development for complex, hard-to-fill searches, partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to shape recruitment strategy.

The ideal candidate brings deep semiconductor market insight, a creative, data-driven sourcing approach, and a track record of engaging passive engineers in competitive markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, with 2+ years supporting semiconductor R&D.
• Proven experience sourcing for GPU, SoC, Architecture, RTL, Design Verification, Physical Design.
• Demonstrated success identifying and engaging passive talent in competitive semiconductor markets.
• Advanced expertise in Boolean search, talent mapping, and market research.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor talent landscapes and key competitors.
• Proven ability to influence and “sell” opportunities to highly experienced technical talent.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, global environment

Responsibilities

• Own full sourcing strategy and execution for complex semiconductor R&D roles by defining target profiles, building high-quality pipelines, and aligning to hiring priorities across various GPU, SoC, and system-level engineering teams.
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, talent mapping, and market intelligence, to identify and engage passive candidates across GPU, CPU, NPU, RTL, Design Verification, Physical Design, Performance/Power, and Architecture.
• Identify, engage, and influence top engineering talent through tailored outreach and compelling storytelling—leveraging recruitment marketing assets and social platforms to proactively position SARC/ACL and strengthen brand present in highly competitive markets beyond active requisitions.
• Collaborate closely with recruiters and hiring managers to calibrate searches, provide real-time market insights, and continuously refine strategy to improve efficiency and hiring outcomes.

Skills

Boolean search

Talent mapping

Market research

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

Samsung SARC/ACL is seeking a strategic Talent Sourcer to identify and engage top-tier engineering talent across GPU and SoC domains. You will own proactive talent mapping and pipeline development for complex, hard-to-fill searches, partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to shape recruitment strategy.

The ideal candidate brings deep semiconductor market insight, a creative, data-driven sourcing approach, and a track record of engaging passive engineers in competitive markets.