Software Engineer Talent Advisor

join the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company

Are you our new colleague? We’re looking for a

Tech Recruiter - Talent Advisor specializing in niche software engineering disciplines, including Optics and Silicon/ASIC.

how you will contribute

As a Talent Advisor, you will serve as a strategic and consultative partner to our premier client’s Key Stakeholders and Hiring Managers, working behind the scenes for a global leader in networking technology. You are ultimately responsible for the fulfillment of highly specialized requisitions, taking full accountability and ownership of results to ensure we secure the elite engineering talent required to build the cutting-edge silicon and AI cluster networks that power global bandwidth. You will collaborate with global colleagues—including Sourcing Specialists and Centers of Expertise—to execute targeted, high-impact talent strategies that produce the quality of hires necessary to drive the future of digital infrastructure.

your typical day includes

• Consulting with Engineering Leadership: Performing deep intake calls for highly specialized roles to translate complex technical requirements and manage expectations regarding the scarcity of this niche talent. .
• Strategy Execution:Acting as an advisor on advanced market mapping, utilizing customized strategies to extract passive hardware and software talent from direct competitors in the semiconductor, foundry, and networking spaces.
• Pipeline Management: Managing a highly curated candidate pool, prioritizing elite talent over standard ad responses.
• Candidate Engagement: Using influence and persuasion to sell opportunities, extending offers, and negotiating to final acceptance.
• Performance Tracking: Monitoring your performance scorecard to ensure all SLAs and KPIs are consistently met or exceeded.

your responsibilities include

• Serving as the single point of contact and subject matter expert for Hiring Managers on highly technical assigned requisitions
• Evaluating and reprioritizing employment branding strategies to attract scarce, passive hardware and software talent.
• Using independent judgment to technically vet and determine candidate eligibility based on complex hardware and software engineering resumes and interviews
• Providing market intelligence, translating highly technical job requirements, and guiding hiring managers on the nuances of the talent landscape
• Building highly qualified candidate profiles and presenting highly vetted slates to meet client deliverables
• Protecting the candidate experience and fostering strong partnerships across boundaries

your background

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 5 years of equivalent work experience and hs diploma or equivalent..
• Experience: Strategic consultative recruiter with a minimum of 5 years of full-lifecycle experience driving talent acquisition for niche hardware and software engineering disciplines. Specific understanding of Silicon/ASIC design, Coherent Optics, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), or Photonic Packaging is beneficial
• Sourcing Expertise: Minimum of 5 years in a candidate generation role with a proven track record of hiring success, specifically demonstrating the ability to target and extract passive engineering talent from direct competitors. Relevant experience in the semiconductor, foundry, software, and networking hardware markets is beneficial
• Compliance: Experience managing end-to-end recruitment compliance and labor law standards

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key capabilities

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook), Applicant Tracking Systems, and CRM systems. Workday and Avature
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate complex functional/technical hiring needs into effective candidate generation strategies, utilizing advanced X-Ray/Boolean search methodologies to map specialized hardware and software engineering talent pools
• Communication: Proven ability to build productive relationships and consult with all levels of an organization, with a specific emphasis on pushing back and consulting credibly with highly technical engineering directors

together we grow.

When you join Randstad, you join…

• A specialized team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
• An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
• A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
• A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.

our purpose

Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that by knowing our clients and talent better than anyone else, we can make connections that change lives and transform businesses. We don’t just place people in jobs; we help create futures full of possibility — for our clients, talent, and communities.

our culture

Our culture is powered by ambition and collaboration, where everyone is driven to push boundaries and achieve success. At Randstad, we don’t settle for “good enough” — we’re committed to walking the extra mile, always striving for perfection while trusting each other to deliver results. You’ll be working in an environment that fosters both individual achievement and team success.

We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.

leadership expectations

At Randstad, leadership is our shared language. Whether you are leading a team or driving your own career, you contribute to our goal of being the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. We lead across four core pillars:

1. we set direction: it is about anticipating and making decisions that will position randstad for long term success.
2. we achieve: it is about delivering on our goals and operational excellence.
3. we care: it is about the way we collaborate and work together, creating a sustainable and healthy culture.
4. lead by example: it is about modelling the behaviors and standards we expect from others, demonstrating courage and accountability in every action.

a place for you to grow

We provide a fast-paced growth environment where your ability to adapt and contribute fuels the success of both your team and clients. We appreciate your talents and support your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and career guidance.

meaningful, competitive, and equitable rewards for your performance.

Our employment conditions reflect this;

• competitive salary
• variable pay for performance
• growth and development opportunities in a fast changing global environment
• an environment that promotes work life balance: flexibility with intentionality.

If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our recruitment business partner:

The recruitment procedure consists of a screening and at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) assessment and a job offer conversation take place.

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website:

At Randstad, we know employees that are cared for holistically have the confidence to bring their fullest potential to work, so we make investments in our people.

The hourly range for this position is $65-$85/hr.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Based on eligibility, a successful candidate’s total compensation may include a variable pay plan including bonus(es) and/or commission(s). In setting compensation, Randstad complies with all local wage and hour laws and while the pay range listed above is an annual amount, non-exempt employees will be paid hourly and therefore receive the hourly equivalent.

In addition, Randstad offers rich learning & development opportunities, as well as a competitive benefit package.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Applications Accepted on Ongoing Basis Until Filled