What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcer position at Nextgen Technologies Inc?
Position Title: Sourcer
Location: Austin, TX (5 days onsite)
Duration: 6 Months with possible extension
Job Description:
- 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 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:
- 5 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