Senior Technical Recruiter - Hardware

SambaNova Systems · Austin, Texas, United States; San Jose, California, United States · Operations

Posted 2026-08-25

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About the team

The Talent Acquisition team works with SambaNova leadership to build the teams behind the Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU), the chip powering our full-stack AI platform.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to partner with hardware engineering. You'll own full lifecycle recruiting for Design Verification, ASIC design, physical design, and PCB/systems engineering, working directly with hiring managers to define roles, calibrate pipelines, and close top talent in a competitive market.

This is 6-month contract with the option to extend or covert to a full-time position based on performance.

Responsibilities

Partner with hardware hiring managers to define roles, write job descriptions, calibrate pipeline, and design interviews

Source passive silicon talent through LinkedIn, GitHub, referrals, conferences, and targeted outreach into the semiconductor community

Own full lifecycle recruiting for hardware roles across Design Verification, ASIC/RTL design, physical design, and PCB/systems engineering

Keep feedback loops tight across interviewers and stakeholders

Maintain accurate data in Greenhouse and track the metrics that matter

Required Experience

5+ years of technical recruiting experience focused on semiconductors

Proven track record filling roles such as Design Verification, ASIC/RTL Design, and Physical Design

Demonstrated success sourcing and closing passive talent

Existing network within the silicon engineering community

Ability to influence senior engineering leadership

Excellent creative writing skills

Strong organizational skills

AI fluency with the ability to enhance productivity and workflows

Proficiency with Greenhouse

Base Salary Range:

Base Pay Range

$170,000—$230,000 USD

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