Think you need to offer sky high salaries to attract top engineers in the semiconductor industry. Think again, there’s a smarter way to win talent without breaking the bank. I talk to companies every week who struggle to hire verification AIC and FPGA engineers. They think salary is everything, but it’s not.
Engineers are looking for growth challenges and the right environment just as much as pay
Point 1. Career development. engineers want a path to learn new protocols, tools, methodologies to offer structured growth opportunities.
Point two interesting projects working on cutting edge SoC’s, AI accelerators, and automotive Silicon is a huge draw now.
Point three. Culture and flexibility, remote or hybrid options. Team autonomy and recognition makes the difference.
Point four, effective hiring processes. Top engineers will not wait through long bureaucratic interview cycles. Move fast and be responsive.
Point five, non-monetary incentives, training budgets, conference attendance, stock options, and support on side projects can make your offer much more attractive.
The best engineers care about challenge, growth and recognition as much as pay. Companies who align these with their values attract talent without overpaying.
If you’re struggling to hire, effectively, reach out. I can show you exactly how top teams attract talent without inflating salaries.
