Job Title: Senior Staff Sourcer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Staff Sourcer with our client located in Austin, TX.
Job Responsibilities:
- We are seeking a strategic and highly skilled Talent Sourcer to join our client and identify and engage top-tier engineering talent across GPU and SoC development domains.
- 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 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.
Job Qualifications:
- 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
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Range: $49-85/hr.
- Location: Austin, TX.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.