Senior Talent Sourcer/Recruiter (temp-to-regular)

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.

Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!

If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.

Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!

About this Role

We’re hiring a Technical Sourcer/Recruiter to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you’ll lead the early stages of the hiring process by proactively sourcing and engaging top-tier talent for highly specialized semiconductor roles. You’ll build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified candidates, anticipate hiring needs, and partner closely with recruiters to deliver exceptional talent while ensuring seamless collaboration across the team.

Responsibilities

Drive the early stage of the Talent Acquisition process by sourcing, identifying and engaging passive candidates using creative sourcing strategies across platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, SeekOut, databases, and professional networks and more.

Conduct initial outreach and screenings to assess candidate fit, availability, and expectations.

Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure alignment on role requirements, technical needs, and team dynamics.

Maintain accurate candidate records and documentation in the ATS, including status updates and search progress.

Upload qualified candidate profiles into the ATS and communicate directly with recruiters to coordinate next steps.

Build and maintain a pipeline of 50+ qualified candidates per month, with a focus on semiconductor-related functions including photonics, hardware systems, packaging, supply chain, and product engineering.

Craft personalized outreach messages to engage and nurture relationships with passive talent.

Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Track sourcing metrics and pipeline health to measure effectiveness and optimize performance.

Stay informed on semiconductor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic sourcing decisions.

Follow all Talent Acquisition SLAs and share recommendations for improving sourcing strategies across the team.

Qualifications

8+ years of recruiting or sourcing experience, including 4+ years in the semiconductor or hardware industry

Background in engineering or technical recruiting for high-growth hardware startups or established semiconductor companies

Degree required

Proven ability to fill hard-to-hire technical roles with a 30%+ outreach-to-response rate through personalized engagement

Strong knowledge of semiconductor technologies including analog/mixed-signal, photonics, chip bring-up, and packaging

Proficient in sourcing platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, and Boolean search techniques

Experienced with ATS tools (preferably Greenhouse) and sourcing automation or generative AI tools

Skilled at building consultative partnerships with hiring managers and delivering consistent pipeline results

Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with international recruiting and relocation practices

Experience building and scaling talent pipelines from scratch

Informed on industry trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring practices

Temporary to Regular conversion will be considered.

Hourly rate: $55 to $65

We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.

Hourly Range

$55—$65 USD

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Savings Matching Program

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Paid Family Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Commuter Benefits

Flexible, hybrid workplace model

Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Export Control

Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.