Contract Technical Recruiter

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are seeking an experienced Contract Technical Recruiter to support hiring efforts for a leading semiconductor and electronic design automation company. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers and HR to identify, attract, and hire top-tier technical talent across a range of engineering and specialized domains. Key Responsibilities: + Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical and technical sales roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation + Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team needs, and hiring priorities. Work closely with hiring managers to filter and screen candidates + Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill and niche technical positions + Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process + Manage the entire candidate offer process within Workday ATS + Maintain compliance with hiring policies and employment regulations including immigration and compensation + Understand Cadence business in order to position benefits of working at Cadence to attract high end candidates Required Qualifications: + Proven experience as a technical recruiter, preferably in semiconductor, capital equipment or hardware domains + Relationships with representative candidate pool through past roles and industry knowledge + Strong understanding of semiconductor industry and microelectronics design, including chip verification, analog/mixed signal design, physical design, and emulation. technical roles such as ASIC design, verification or related fields + Expertise in sourcing strategies and tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms) + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills + Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment Preferred Qualifications: + Experience recruiting for EDA, semiconductor design, and/or microelectronics design engineering roles i would put this in the required qual section + Familiarity with recruiting metrics and data-driven hiring practices Contract Details: + Contract position (duration based on business needs) + Competitive hourly rate based on experience Weu2019re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others canu2019t. Additional Jobs ( Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. + Read the policy(opens in a new tab) ( We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact . Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab) (. E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) ( Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. u2028 Our shared passion for solving the worldu2019s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Created: 2026-05-01