Talent Researcher

About FuriosaAI FuriosaAI builds high-performance, high-efficiency AI compute for the Inference Era. Founded in 2017 by veteran semiconductor and AI algorithm engineers, Furiosa operates globally with offices in Korea and Silicon Valley, along with a compiler-focused R&D lab in Lisbon. Our vision is to make AI computing sustainable, enabling access to powerful AI for everyone on Earth. We solve the AI hardware energy and operational cost crisis at the architectural level, rather than through brute force, building the world's first truly AI-native compute platform to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence for every enterprise. About the role As a Talent Researcher, you will be the person who understands, first and most deeply, where the talent FuriosaAI needs is and how to reach them. Beyond finding candidates, you will research the semiconductor and AI talent market and share those insights with recruiters and hiring managers to drive better hiring decisions. This is a core role in our Talent Acquisition team, which builds market knowledge in-house rather than relying on outside partners, and you will help design our research function from the ground up. As needed, you will also support recruiting operations such as interview scheduling, gaining a broader view of the full hiring process. Key Responsibilities • Define target companies, teams, and talent segments for each role, and build talent maps and longlists. • Find great candidates beyond standard job platforms, using creative approaches to reach people who aren’t actively looking. • Research and organize market intelligence on competitors and adjacent industries, including org structures, talent movement, and compensation trends. • Lead first-touch candidate outreach, and test and refine messaging to improve response rates. • Partner with recruiters to sharpen candidate profiles and shape search strategies. • Build and nurture long-term talent pools for critical roles. • Support recruiting operations as needed, such as interview scheduling and candidate communication. Minimum Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in sourcing, research, or recruiting (in-house or agency) • Curiosity about technical roles such as chip design, compilers, and systems software, and eagerness to learn the domain on the job • Experience proactively finding talent by meeting people and building networks • Ability to structure large amounts of information and turn data into clear, actionable insights • Professional working proficiency in English (for researching global candidates and collaborating with our global team) • Strong attention to detail combined with a bias for fast execution Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with the semiconductor, hardware, or AI engineering talent landscape • Experience finding talent across the US and APAC, including Taiwan and Singapore • Hands-on experience with recruiting coordination or operations Employment Type This is a 1-year contract position, with the possibility of conversion to a full-time role based on performance. Why Join FuriosaAI The defining bottleneck of the AI era is building the right hardware and software stack to run it at global scale. Furiosa is solving this challenge holistically from the ground up. With our flagship chip, RNGD, in mass production today and our next-generation platform in development with Broadcom, we are proving that full-stack, tensor-native compute is the future of AI infrastructure. This is a pivotal moment to join our team, right as we accelerate our global expansion. At Furiosa, you will: Solve AI’s Most Urgent Challenge. Help build the high-performance, energy-efficient inference hardware and software required to fulfill the promise of advanced AI. Pioneer Full-Stack Co-Design. Work with teams that are architecting solutions from silicon up through the compiler (featuring innovations like Tensor Contraction Language and Virtual ISA) and serving frameworks. Ship Real-World Silicon, Software, and Solutions. Turn breakthrough technology into commercial deployment. RNGD is in mass production with TSMC and running live enterprise workloads for global leaders like LG AI Research and Samsung SDS. Partner With the Industry's Best. Collaborate across an elite global ecosystem that includes TSMC, Broadcom, SK Hynix, and GUC. Do Your Life’s Best Work. Join a brilliant, low-ego, mission-driven team in a high-trust environment that values autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and shared ambition. Contact • talent@furiosa.ai