Technical Sourcer (Semiconductor & AI)

SBT; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity tied to company revenue and growth

Mentorship from industry veterans

Job summary

SBT is seeking a Technical Sourcing Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona, to support its recruitment team by identifying specialized talent in the semiconductor and AI sectors. You will collaborate closely with the Lead Sourcing Manager and actively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other techniques.

This role requires a strong interest in AI technology and engineering, with potential mentorship and direct access to company leaders. An uncommon opportunity includes eligibility for equity tied to company growth.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in AI technology, engineering, or semiconductor industry.
• Ability to quickly learn and absorb new technical information.
• Prior experience in technical recruiting or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Sourcing Manager on hiring priorities.
• Proactively source specialized candidates using various platforms.
• Track candidate data and sourcing activity in internal systems.

Skills

Research-driven impact

Curiosity and analytical thinking

Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter

Understanding of emerging technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

PCR (internal ATS)

Google X-Ray search techniques

Job description

For over 35 years, SBT has built a reputation as one of the most established recruiting firms serving the semiconductor and AI industry. With the continued growth of these industries, the demand for our specialized recruiting services has expanded significantly.

As a Technical Sourcing Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the recruiting team. One of the main challenges of this position is identifying specialized talent in some of the most technical industries. The right person will be naturally curious, asking thoughtful questions that go beyond surface-level recruitment.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Ownership: High performers are eligible for equity tied to company revenue and growth, an uncommon opportunity for early-career professionals.
• Research-driven impact: Executive search requires deep research, analytical thinking, and the ability to uncover highly specialized talent. Those who excel at it become trusted advisors to leaders across the global technology industry.
• Strategic access: Work directly with SBT principals, receive mentorship from industry veterans, and collaborate on business development, research strategy, and executive engagement across global tech markets.

Role

• Collaborate closely with the Lead Sourcing Manager and recruiting team through strategy meetings to align on hiring priorities, candidate pipelines, and client needs.
• Proactively source highly specialized candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, PCR (our internal ATS), Google X‑Ray search techniques, AI resources, and patent databases.
• Develop a strong understanding of emerging technologies by researching new tools, technical domains, and industry trends. This role rewards curiosity and the ability to learn complex technical concepts quickly.
• Track candidate data and sourcing activity in PCR and internal systems, ensuring accurate reporting and actionable insights for the recruiting and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Strong interest in AI technology, engineering, or the semiconductor industry
• Ability to quickly learn and absorb new technical information
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-driven office environment
• Prior experience in technical recruiting, talent sourcing, research, or related fields is a plus