SK hynix America

Sr. Technical Recruiter

San Jose, CA · Senior · Full-time

Work authorization required$92k-$150kDetected 2 days ago

Machine LearningNegotiationRecruitingHRHRISSystems EngineeringHardware DesignLeadershipProcurement

About the role

SK hynix America is rapidly expanding its AI and advanced technology portfolio and is building several new Tech/AI organizations from the ground up.
We are seeking a strategic Senior Technical Recruiter to lead the talent acquisition engine for this critical initiative.

Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies for technical roles across multiple levels, including executive leadership, engineering management, and senior individual contributors such as Principal Engineers, Staff ML Engineers, AI Researchers, and semiconductor/hardware specialists.
Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines for critical AI, ML, semiconductor, hardware, and systems engineering roles.
Maintain accurate candidate, pipeline, interview, and hiring data in Greenhouse or similar ATS.
Support continuous improvement of recruiting processes, interview quality, candidate experience, and hiring manager enablement.
Strategic Sourcing & Org Build-Out
In this role, you will own the end-to-end sourcing and hiring strategy for specialized semiconductor roles, acting as a primary partner of our new technical teams.
You will move beyond transactional filling of requisitions to design innovative pipelines, secure senior-level leadership, and ensure we attract the world's top tech talent to stabilize and scale our emerging organizations.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including significant experience hiring senior technical talent.
Proven track record recruiting for specialized technical roles in AI/ML, semiconductor, hardware, systems engineering, or other deep-tech/high-tech environments.
Experience partnering with senior hiring managers, executives, and technical leaders to define hiring strategies and close high-impact candidates.
Experience managing complex recruiting pipelines in an ATS such as Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar.

Experience hiring executive-level technical leaders, engineering managers, Principal/Staff-level engineers, AI researchers, or semiconductor specialists.
Experience in a rapid-growth startup, scale-up, or global technology organization.
Familiarity with compensation benchmarking, leveling frameworks, offer negotiation, and competitive market intelligence.
Proficiency with Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.
Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience.
Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
$92,000 - $150,000 USD

Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
Paid day offs: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Happy Fridays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care & Dependent Care
Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
Report on pipeline health, sourcing effectiveness, time-to-fill, candidate experience, diversity outreach, and progress against hiring goals.
We're not just adapting to technological change - we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices.

At SK hynix America, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology.
At SK hynix America, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability.

SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.

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