S1, Ep 9: The Talent War in Semiconductors: How to Stay Competitive

The semiconductor industry is in a talent war verification. FPGA, ASIC engineers are in short supply, and companies that move slowly lose  out.

Today I’m showing you how to stay competitive. Hiring managers tell me the best engineers aren’t weighing around. If you are slow to respond, they’re gone.

With SOC and AI projects exploding, companies need strategies to win top talent now.

Point 1. Employer branding. Engineers Want to know your team delivers high impact projects and invests in people.

Point two, speed of hiring fast, transparent recruitment processes. Win candidates over bureau ones every single day of the week.

Point three, retention strategies, career growth, mentorship, and interesting work. Keep engineers from leaving.

Point four, remote and hybrid flexibility. Many top engineers will only consider roles with that flexibility.

Point five, strategic sourcing. Build relationships with niche talent before you have open roles. That gives you a competitive edge.

The talent war isn’t slowing down. Companies that act strategically move fast and invest in people, win those that don’t will lose.

If you want a playbook for winning in today’s market, reach out. I help companies build pipelines  and processes that consistently attract top talent.