Semiconductor Recruitment

The semiconductor industry demands a specialist approach to talent acquisition. Amid ongoing chip shortages and supply chain complexities, an additional challenge leaders should avoid is struggling to secure the critical people who keep operations moving.

Leadership should focus on managing these market shifts, and the task of finding and retaining skilled semiconductor professionals is precisely where we, at Tech Recruit, excel.

We provide specialist semiconductor recruitment solutions that help businesses secure the talent they need to innovate and grow. With unrivalled networks and proven search strategies, we deliver candidates who bring lasting value.

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Our Semiconductor Recruitment Specialisms

Since 2009, semiconductor recruitment has been at the heart of Tech Recruit’s expertise. As the semiconductor industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, finding and retaining top-tier specialists has become increasingly complex.

As a leading semiconductor recruitment agency, we specialise in sourcing and placing exceptional talent for businesses of all sizes – from established global leaders to ambitious startups. Leveraging deep sector knowledge and an extensive global network, we connect innovative professionals with companies driving the next generation of technology.

Verification Recruitment

Verification remains a critical field within semiconductor employment, and our portfolio includes placements for roles such as Verification Engineer, Design Verification Engineer, ASIC Verification Engineer, Verification Manager, and FPGA Verification Specialist.

ASIC Recruitment

Here, at Tech Recruit, we are experts in finding ASIC specialists for a variety of different applications, sourcing top-notch talent including ASIC Design Engineers, ASIC Verification Engineers, ASIC Physical Design Engineers, Front-end ASIC Engineers, Back-end ASIC Engineers and ASIC Architects.

Physical Design Recruitment

We take pride in supporting businesses looking for professionals in Physical Design. Recent successful placements include Physical Design Engineers, AMS Design Specialists, and Physical Implementation Engineers, reinforcing our reputation among the leading semiconductor staffing agencies.

CPU Recruitment

Our agency excels in supporting teams seeking CPU-related professionals, offering a comprehensive array of successfully filled positions in key roles such as CPU Design Engineer, Microprocessor Architect, CPU Verification Engineer, Embedded Systems Developer, and CPU Performance Analyst.

GPU Recruitment in the Semiconductor Industry

At Tech Recruit, with our specialised knowledge in the semiconductor sector, we recognise the growing significance of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Whether you're looking for GPU Design Engineers, Graphics Software Developers, GPU Performance Analysts, Embedded GPU Engineers, or GPU Validation Specialists, our team is well-equipped to assist in filling diverse roles within the GPU Recruitment domain.

Why Choose Tech Recruit?

With over a decade of specialising in semiconductor recruitment, we help businesses overcome the challenges of hiring in a highly competitive market. Our extensive networks and sector expertise mean we can connect you with high-calibre candidates faster – saving you time and ensuring critical roles are filled without disruption.

We don’t just deliver technically capable individuals; we focus on securing professionals who align with your company culture and stay the course. This approach reduces turnover and supports long-term team stability, helping your business maintain momentum in a fast-moving industry.

By staying at the forefront of hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity, we equip you with the insights needed to make informed hiring decisions. With Tech Recruit as your partner, you gain a streamlined, confidential recruitment process that protects your reputation and delivers results.

Semiconductor Recruitment Success Stories

Discover how Tech Recruit solves hiring challenges and delivers results as a trusted semiconductor recruitment agency.

NXP SEMICONDUCTORS

Since 2014, Tech Recruit made over 210 placements in the majority of NXP's sites in Europe, enhancing their R&D capabilities and solidifying our expertise in the European semiconductor market.

Service provided:

Headhunting for a variety of positions across NXP’s European sites

Job titles:

Digital Verification Engineer Analog Design Lead, RF Engineers, NFC Project Managers, SW Configuration Managers, Automotive Product Engineers, Security Research Engineers, JavaCard Developers, Automotive Radar Experts

Placements made:

214

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EM Microelectronic

Since 2014, Tech Recruit has filled key positions with niche skill sets at EM Microelectronic, contributing to the company's success in the semiconductor sector.

Service provided:

End-to-end head-hunting for particularly niche skill sets

Job titles:

IC Technical Leads, ASIC Digital Design Engineers, IC Program Managers, ESD Engineers, IC Packaging Engineers, ATE Test Development Engineers, IC Product Engineers

Placements made:

Multiple

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NVIDIA

Over a 10-year partnership, Tech Recruit placed 72 high-quality candidates in senior and niche roles for NVIDIA across AI, AR, VR, gaming, and wireless sectors in the UK, France, and Germany, contributing to Nvidia's growth.

Service provided:

End-to-end headhunting service

Job titles:

Senior Solutions Architect, ASIC Design Engineers, LTE Physical Layer Engineers, RF Engineers, Physical Wireless Modem Test Engineers, Silicon Verification Engineers, and many more.

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Harman (Samsung)

Within 2-3 months of 2018, 192 qualified candidates from Tech Recruit were interviewed, resulting in 55 consultant SW engineers and technical leaders placements across all sites. We quickly became the program’s lead recruitment supplier (No.1 of 25 globally).

Service provided:

End-to-end solution including payroll compliance in 3 countries

Job titles:

Engineers + Tech Project Leaders

Placements made:

111

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Featured Semiconductor Jobs

Looking to advance your career in the semiconductor industry? Explore our featured semiconductor jobs and take the next step towards rewarding semiconductor employment.

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Embedded Software Engineer, Staff- SoC Firmware

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Type of contract:

Permanent

Location:

Ireland

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On-Site

Semiconductor Recruitment

Our Semiconductor Recruitment Specialisms

Verification Recruitment

ASIC Recruitment

Physical Design Recruitment

CPU Recruitment

GPU Recruitment in the Semiconductor Industry

Why Choose Tech Recruit?

Semiconductor Recruitment Success Stories

NXP SEMICONDUCTORS

EM Microelectronic

NVIDIA

Harman (Samsung)

Featured Semiconductor Jobs

Embedded Software Engineer, Staff- SoC Firmware

Quality Manager

Principal Engineer – GPU Compiler Developer

Staff CAD Engineer

Sr Digital Design Engineer

HR Generalist

ASIC Test Engineer

ASIC Verification Engineer

Principal Engineer – GPU Driver & System Software

Software Security Engineer

Graphics Developer – Tools Engineer

Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Senior Data Center, AI Software Product Strategy & Go-To-Market Lead

AI Compiler Engineer

RISC-V Microcontroller Design Verification Engineer

System Validation Engineer

Senior Verification Engineer

Compiler Engineer

VP of Engineering

Experimental AMO Physicist

Field Service Engineer

Sensors Design Verification Engineer

Software FOSS Compliance Engineer

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Sensors Subsystem Design Engineer (all levels)

System Engineer (ML & DSP)

Staff Systems Engineer (AI & DSP)

Principal Analog Mixed-Signal Engineer

Meta-surface Design & Simulation Engineer

Account Executive Manager

Senior Chip Application Engineer

Director Analog Design

Senior AI Engineer – Automotive In-Cabin Monitoring

Test Development Engineer

Senior Layout Engineer

STA Design Engineer

Litho Process Engineer

Project Manager IT&OT Projects

Senior Field Applications Engineer – MCU & Embedded Systems

Senior Field Application Engineer – Analog & Power

Field Applications Engineer – Power Electronics

Product Engineer

Server CPU Physical Design Engineer, Senior/Staff level

Field Applications Engineer Data Centers Power

Technical Marketing Manager Silicon Photonics

Senior Staff Software Engineer/Architect – Runtime Engineer

Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer – AI Accelerator

CPU Physical Design Engineer

AI Kernel Optimization Engineer

Senior Analog IC Design Engineer

Front-end Wafer Process Engineer

Front-end Wafer Process Technician

Photonics Design Expert

Swoogo Consultant

Requirements Mgmt Tools DevOps Engineer

Requirements Management Support Engineer

Sr. RF IC Design Engineer

Staff RF IC Design Engineer

RISC V Microcontroller Design Engineer

Verification Engineer NETC & PCIe

Full Stack Web Developer OS

Systems Engineer – Product Definition

FPGA Engineer

Principal Engineer – GPU Architect

Staff Engineer – GPU Architect

Staff Engineer – GPU Compiler Developer