Talent Acquisition Manager (IC Design)

About the role

A hands-on, experienced Talent Acquisition professional is sought to lead the recruitment of highly technical talent, with a strong focus on semiconductor, engineering and technology functions. The role works closely with business leaders and hiring managers to build sustainable technical talent pipelines and provide data-driven insights into talent availability and market trends. It suits a commercially minded, resilient professional comfortable in an evolving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run end-to-end recruitment strategies to identify, attract, assess and hire technical talent, especially in semiconductor, engineering and technology functions.
• Sourcing and engaging passive candidates through LinkedIn, talent mapping, referrals and professional networks.
• Map the semiconductor and technical talent market to build pipelines and share insights on talent availability, market trends, compensation and talent movements.
• Manage recruitment across direct sourcing, employee referrals, campus recruitment, agencies and professional networks.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and assess candidates on technical capability, role fit and team fit, and advise them on talent availability and market competitiveness.
• Build a professional candidate experience and strengthen the employer brand in semiconductor and engineering talent markets.
• Use recruitment technology such as LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Talent Insights and ATS platforms, and stay compliant with local employment legislation.
• Improve TA processes and support other talent initiatives as business needs change.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8-10+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including hiring for semiconductor, chip design, electronics or other highly technical functions.
• Strong understanding of the semiconductor and technology talent landscape.
• Proven regional or international recruitment experience, preferably across multiple Asian markets.
• Hands-on sourcing of passive technical talent and stakeholder management with senior hiring managers.
• Advantageous: in-house and agency experience, and prior experience in AI, semiconductor, data center or other emerging technology sectors.

Required skills

• Familiarity with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter and LinkedIn Talent Insights.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth and ambiguous environments.

What we offer

• An inclusive, entrepreneurial environment with exposure to a fast-growing business and regional and international markets.
• Ownership, autonomy and strong opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• Competitive benefits, training, mentoring and career development.

To apply, use the online application form or send your resume by email; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.