Senior Staff Sourcer/Senior Staff Recruiter

Canvendor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvendor is seeking an experienced talent sourcer to own proactive mapping and pipeline development for complex semiconductor R&D roles. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to shape recruitment strategy and influence outcomes across GPU, SoC, RTL, and system-level engineering teams.

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

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, including 2+ years in semiconductor R&D or hardware roles.
• Proven ability to identify and engage passive engineering talent in competitive markets.
• Expertise in advanced sourcing techniques and market intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Own full sourcing strategy and execution for complex semiconductor R&D roles.
• Build high-quality pipelines across GPU, SoC, RTL, and related domains.
• Calibrate searches with recruiters and hiring managers using real-time market insights.
• Position SARC/ACL opportunities and strengthen brand presence in competitive markets.

Skills

Boolean search

Talent mapping

Market research

Sourcing strategy

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

Job description

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite - 5 days a week)

Type: Contract

Domain: Semiconductor

This position owns proactive talent mapping and pipeline development for complex, hard-to-fill technical searches, partnering closely with recruiters and hiring managers to shape recruitment strategy and influence outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong semiconductor market insight, a creative and data-driven sourcing approach beyond traditional techniques, and the ability to engage highly experienced, passive engineering talent

• 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, with 2+ years supporting semiconductor R&D, hardware engineering, or related technical roles.
• Proven experience sourcing for GPU, SoC, Architecture, RTL, Design Verification, Physical Design, or related silicon engineering functions.
• 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, ATS platforms, and other sourcing tools.
• 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