Semiconductor Recruitment
Supercharge your team with skilled semiconductor talent
Supply chain disruption, cybersecurity concerns, growing competitive pressure, shrinking chip sizes — and shrinking talent pools — are just some of the challenges organizations in the semiconductor space must overcome. The explosive growth of AI and machine learning (ML) applications has dramatically increased demand for specialized chips and talent who understand both semiconductor design and AI architecture. To keep up with the cyclical (and sometimes volatile) chip market, leaders need skilled semiconductor recruitment solutions to evolve their product offerings at an increasingly accelerated rate. From a leading processor IP technology provider to one of the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturers, the top semiconductor companies turn to The Judge Group to help them fill hiring gaps, secure specific semiconductor expertise, enhance their technology strategies, and more.
Why Judge?
IT and engineering staffing has been our bread and butter since Judge’s founding in 1970, and our ongoing commitment to innovation ensures that you always have access to the latest technologies and the most highly skilled talent. Our expertise extends to emerging areas like AI chip design, ML accelerator development, and specialized processors for large language models. Judge’s semiconductor solutions will help move your business forward with top talent, and keep up with changes in the industry.
Dedicated Semiconductor Staffing Team
Through our extensive proprietary database, boasting over 8 million candidates — including many experienced in the semiconductor sector and AI chip architecture — Judge has successfully matched clients with thousands of qualified professionals. Contact us today to see how Judge can help fill open semiconductor jobs with top industry talent.
Flexible, Responsive Approach
As new materials, manufacturing techniques, and chip design methodologies surface, we ensure that your semiconductor technology approach remains in sync with industry advancements, and one step ahead of the competition.
End-to-end Delivery
We tackle the entire semiconductor talent pipeline, conducting deep technical vetting and verification, selecting and onboarding teams, overseeing engagement and performance management, and beyond.
Our Semiconductor Recruitment Services and Solutions
Range of Roles and Skill Sets
From design and development experts to manufacturing and quality assurance professionals, we have the skilled semiconductor talent you need to move your business forward, including:
- Network Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- System-on-Chip (SoC) Architects
- PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Designers
- AI/ML Engineers
- AI Accelerator Designers
- ML Hardware Specialists
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU) Engineers
- Hardware Validation Engineers
- Information Security Analysts

Semiconductor Programming and Technical Expertise
Engineers, architects, and analysts constantly toggle between competing projects and priorities, so they must be fluent in various programming languages and possess multiple technical skills. Our highly specialized, skills-based sourcing approach allows us to provide candidates who are experienced in different programs and competencies, including:
- C/C++
- Verilog & VHDL
- LabVIEW
- Java
- Python
- AI/ML Model Hardware Integration
- Semiconductor Fabrication
- Integrated Circuit (IC) Design
- AI Accelerator Architecture
- Device Physics

Diverse Talent Delivery Methods
Whether you need temporary assistance, permanent placement, or C-level leadership, Judge's semiconductor recruiters can quickly and flexibly meet your talent needs. We offer contract/temporary staffing, temp-to-perm, and direct hire options so you can adapt to the demands of your projects as they shift. This versatility not only optimizes workforce management but also empowers semiconductor companies to build agile, high-performing teams tailored to their specific needs, ultimately fostering innovation and competitiveness.

Arm Virtual hardware Center of Excellence
Judge has partnered with Arm, the world’s leading provider of semiconductor IP and technology, to bring you the Arm Virtual Hardware Center of Excellence. This collaboration brings together Judge’s extensive expertise in technology consulting, staffing, and training with Arm’s cutting-edge virtual hardware to create powerful new possibilities for your business.
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