MatX
AI
HardwareSourcer(Contract)
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“Hardware Sourcer (Contract) at MatX. Skills: Hardware Sourcer, Technical Recruiting, Talent Sourcing. Identifying and engaging exceptional engineering and hardware talent. Partnering directly with hiring managers to hone in on needs”
What You'll Achieve.
Fill the talent pipeline with the right talent to propel MatX forward; achieve hiring goals
Industry & Context.
This position requires access to information that is subject to U. S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U. S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U. S. export control authorities.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 years of experience in full-cycle technical recruiting, ideally supporting hardware, systems, or AI-focused teams in a highly competitive market at early-stage companies (Seed-Series B), Comfortable sourcing for specialized software engineering roles supporting AI silicon, including compilers, GPU kernels, and software simulators, Prior experience sourcing in startup or high-growth environments, and can quickly ramp up, Prior experience with high volume sourcing (e. g. , filling 25 roles per quarter), Proven track record of sourcing high-impact technical talent, working knowledge of Greenhouse or similar applicant tracking systems, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Highly organized with attention to detail, This position requires access to information that is U.S. export controls.
Nice to Have
Previous experience sourcing for ASIC, SOC, Silicon Design, Silicon Architecture, Security and Verification highly preferred, Prior experience sourcing in startup or high-growth environments, and can quickly ramp up
What You'll Do.
Identifying and engaging exceptional engineering and hardware talent
Partnering directly with hiring managers to hone in on needs
Fill the talent pipeline with the right talent to propel MatX forward
Hire and source for specialized Semiconductor and Hardware engineering roles that product development cycle from architecture to various functional engineering roles
silicon physical design
system hardware design
infrastructure-as-code
and product deployment
Hire for specialized Semiconductor and Hardware engineering roles supporting AI silicon
Security and Verification
Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and long-term candidate relationship building
data-driven updates to leadership on pipeline metrics and candidate progress
and thoughtful communication with candidates throughout the early hiring stages
Communicate hiring process bottlenecks to the talent lead and leadership to maintain pipeline health and achieve hiring goals
and highly responsive journey for every candidate
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner directly with hiring managers to hone in on needs; Partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, required skills, and role-specific qualifications; Communicate hiring process bottlenecks to the talent lead and leadership
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Description
What MatX is Building MatX's mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. Your place here We’re looking for a Hardware Sourcer (Contract) to join our Talent Team at MatX. This role is a contract role, but an exceptional performer could transition to a full-time role. You’ll be directly responsible for identifying and engaging exceptional engineering and hardware talent. You’ll partner directly with hiring managers to hone in on needs, to fill the talent pipeline with the right talent to propel MatX forward. What You’ll Do Here Hire and source for specialized Semiconductor and Hardware engineering roles that span product development cycle from architecture to various functional engineering roles, including design, validation, testability, silicon physical design, system hardware design, infrastructure-as-code, customer support, and product deployment Previous experience sourcing for ASIC, SOC, Silicon Design, Silicon Architecture, Security and Verification highly preferred Hire for specialized Semiconductor and Hardware engineering roles supporting AI silicon, ASIC, SOC, Silicon Design, Silicon Architecture, Security and Verification. Partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, required skills, and role-specific qualifications Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and long-term candidate relationship building Adapt quickly to shifting hiring priorities in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment Provide regular, data-driven updates to leadership on pipeline metrics and candidate progress Have a proven track record of scaling and building diverse and high-performing teams Ensure timely, clear, and thoughtful communication with candidates throughout the early hiring stages Communicate hiring process bottlenecks to the talent lead and leadership to maintain pipeline health and achieve hiring goals
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