Lead Recruiter

Job Title: Talent acquisition Lead VLSI & Semiconductor

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 8+ Years

Department: Talent Acquisition

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Modernize Chip Solutions (MCS) is looking for a highly driven and experienced Lead Recruiter with proven expertise in hiring for VLSI, Semiconductor, and Embedded domains. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment, managing hiring strategies, partnering with stakeholders, and ensuring talent needs are fulfilled within timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for VLSI, Design Verification, RTL, DFT, PD, STA, Analog Layout, Firmware, and Embedded roles.
• Interact closely with hiring managers and leadership teams to understand manpower needs and build effective hiring plans.
• Source top technical talent using multiple channels: Naukri, LinkedIn, social platforms, events, referrals, and internal databases.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment sourcing, screening, technical coordination, salary negotiation, and offer closure.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for niche semiconductor roles.
• Lead and mentor a small team of recruiters (if applicable).
• Improve and implement recruitment processes, dashboards, and metrics.
• Ensure excellent candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate with operations, HR, and project teams to streamline onboarding.
• Ensure adherence to organizational hiring standards and timelines.
• Manage multiple simultaneous requirements and deliver within strict deadlines.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in technical recruitment, specifically in the VLSI/Semiconductor industry.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor roles such as RTL, DV, DFT, PD, STA, Synthesis, CAD, Physical Verification, Analog/Mixed Signal etc.
• Demonstrated success in closing niche and senior-level positions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle high-volume and critical hiring requirements.
• Strong networking skills and ability to build long-term candidate relationships.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a startup or fast-paced semiconductor environment.
• Prior experience handling campus hiring and mid-to-senior level hiring mix.
• Knowledge of modern sourcing tools and recruitment analytics.