Nokia · 2 days ago
Senior Tech Recruiter - Hardware & Semiconductor
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expNokia is a leading company in the telecommunications sector, and they are seeking a Senior Tech Recruiter to play a key role in their external recruitment solutions. This role involves managing end-to-end hiring activities, building partnerships with hiring managers, and driving proactive external sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work across our Sunnyvale & San Jose Optical Networks locations
Take full ownership of and proactively manage end-to-end hiring plans for assigned business lines, with a strong focus on external talent acquisition
Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders, hiring managers, and People Partners to deliver effective workforce and external hiring strategies
Partner closely with Business Groups to understand external talent needs, skill gaps, and long-term workforce planning, building robust external talent pipelines
Continuously identify and implement opportunities to improve the external candidate and hiring manager experience at Nokia
Drive proactive external sourcing strategies across geographies and talent segments to attract high-quality, diverse talent
Act as a trusted advisor to candidates, providing timely and meaningful feedback throughout the recruitment process
Coach and guide candidates through the hiring journey, clearly communicating role expectations, career opportunities, and Nokia’s value proposition
Serve as a subject matter expert on compensation, external recruiting markets, competitive intelligence, and industry hiring trends
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by developing compelling sell strategies and engagement techniques that attract and convert top-tier external talent
Qualification
Required
At least 6 years of full life-cycle external recruiting experience, supporting hiring across the US and Canada
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage and influence external candidates and business stakeholders
Proven ability to build strong, positive relationships with hiring managers, stakeholders, and external candidates in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and work independently while managing multiple external hiring priorities
Flexibility and comfort working in ambiguity, while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented mindset
Experience recruiting across tech sectors including any of the following; Optical, ASIC, FPGA, Hardware, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Semiconductors, Indium Phosphide
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
Coaching and mentoring experience, particularly in advising hiring managers and guiding candidates through the recruitment process
Strong proactive sourcing background, leveraging multiple channels (e.g., direct sourcing, referrals, social platforms, market mapping) to develop creative strategies that generate qualified candidate flow and build external talent pipelines
Outstanding project and program management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple searches and initiatives efficiently
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.46BKey Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.09M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.77B
Leadership Team
Justin Hotard
President and CEO
Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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