Hardware Sourcer (Contract)

What MatX is Building MatX's mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. Your place here We’re looking for a Hardware Sourcer (Contract) to join our Talent Team at MatX. This role is a contract role, but an exceptional performer could transition to a full-time role. You’ll be directly responsible for identifying and engaging exceptional engineering and hardware talent. You’ll partner directly with hiring managers to hone in on needs, to fill the talent pipeline with the right talent to propel MatX forward. What You’ll Do Here Hire and source for specialized Semiconductor and Hardware engineering roles that span product development cycle from architecture to various functional engineering roles, including design, validation, testability, silicon physical design, system hardware design, infrastructure-as-code, customer support, and product deployment Previous experience sourcing for ASIC, SOC, Silicon Design, Silicon Architecture, Security and Verification highly preferred Hire for specialized Semiconductor and Hardware engineering roles supporting AI silicon, ASIC, SOC, Silicon Design, Silicon Architecture, Security and Verification. Partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, required skills, and role-specific qualifications Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and long-term candidate relationship building Adapt quickly to shifting hiring priorities in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment Provide regular, data-driven updates to leadership on pipeline metrics and candidate progress Have a proven track record of scaling and building diverse and high-performing teams Ensure timely, clear, and thoughtful communication with candidates throughout the early hiring stages Communicate hiring process bottlenecks to the talent lead and leadership to maintain pipeline health and achieve hiring goals Ensure a world-class, professional, and highly responsive journey for every candidate Who You Are Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in relevant Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources/Organizational Behavior, or a related field, with equivalent practical experience 3-5 years of experience in full-cycle technical recruiting, ideally supporting hardware, systems, or AI-focused teams in a highly competitive market at early-stage companies (Seed-Series B) Comfortable sourcing for specialized software engineering roles supporting AI silicon, including compilers, GPU kernels, and software simulators Prior experience sourcing in startup or high-growth environments, and can quickly ramp up Prior experience with high volume sourcing (e.g., filling 25 roles per quarter) Proven track record of sourcing high-impact technical talent Strong working knowledge of Greenhouse or similar applicant tracking systems Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly organized with strong attention to detail This is a hybrid role that will require you to work from our Mountain View, CA office 3 days a week on Tuesday through Thursday Compensation : This is a contract role with negotiable payment terms (biweekly or monthly), paid hourly This position has the potential to convert to a full-time (hybrid onsite) role As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities. MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.

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