Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role overview

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lattice Semiconductor India

SUMMARY Own end-to-end talent acquisition for Lattice Semiconductor's engineering organization — starting with India engineering operations and expanding into global sourcing support, including the US.

Recruit specialized semiconductor engineering talent using advanced sourcing, AI/ML tools, and unconventional hiring strategies, with deep expertise in identifying passive, niche technical talent.

Balance fast-paced hiring execution with rigorous quality standards.

Advise leadership on competitive talent landscape and market positioning in low-power FPGA innovation, across both India and global markets.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruiting — from sourcing through offer close — for niche FPGA/semiconductor talent (behavioral modeling, EDA tools, silicon validation, RTL design, circuit design)
• Build and execute proactive, deep sourcing strategies for niche technical talent; leverage advanced Boolean search, X-ray, headhunting, and AI/ML recruiting tools
• Source passive candidates through unconventional channels (industry hackathons, technical communities, open-source contributors, referral networks) to compete for specialized talent in competitive markets
• Partner closely with local India hiring managers to build full end-to-end recruiting ownership in the first ~6 months, then expand scope to support US-based sourcing needs
• Track hiring metrics and provide data-driven insights on market dynamics, talent availability, and competitive hiring trends affecting Lattice's ability to attract top engineering talent, in India and globally
• Advise leadership on competitive talent positioning, market intelligence, and retention strategies for critical engineering roles
• Collaborate with global TA team on recruitment initiatives and cross-regional talent strategies aligned with Lattice's product roadmap

Required qualifications

• 8+ years talent acquisition experience; 3+ years strategic, end-to-end recruiting for engineering/semiconductor companies with a focus on specialized technical talent
• Deep, demonstrated sourcing expertise with a proven track record identifying passive candidates in niche technical markets
• Proficiency with AI/ML recruiting tools and contemporary technology platforms; track record of using data to optimize hiring velocity and quality
• Deep understanding of the semiconductor/EDA engineering talent landscape in India, with working knowledge of the US talent market and global competitive dynamics
• Proven success owning full-cycle, end-to-end recruiting for specialized technical talent while maintaining hiring quality and cultural fit
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate engineering product strategies into talent initiatives; executive-level communication skills

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Highly desired: hands-on, hardcore sourcing experience across North America (NA), APAC, and India talent markets
• Master's degree in HR, Business, or Engineering-related field; talent acquisition or recruiting certification
• Prior experience recruiting for semiconductor companies, including sourcing into the US market;
• Experience with AI/ML recruiting platforms; background in startup or high-growth product companies
• Demonstrated track record of building talent pipelines in competitive semiconductor markets globally; strong product and business mindset

Employment details

• Location: Pune [India]

Additional role details

• Lattice Overview
• There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations.
• It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers.
• Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry.
• Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality.
• Energy feeds on energy.
• If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.
• This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in:
• India
• Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry.
• Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry.
• Lattice is an international, service-driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions.
• Our global workforce, some 1,000 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win.
• For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit www.latticesemi.com .
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• At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.
• Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.