Talent Sourcer - 1 Year Temporary

About the role

Applied Materials is looking for a Talent Sourcer to join its Israel team in Rehovot on a one-year temporary role. You will build the candidate pipelines for the company's most challenging R&D and specialized semiconductor roles, working closely with hiring managers, recruiters and cross-functional partners.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and act as a proactive partner who keeps hiring moving
• Agree with hiring managers and recruiters on role requirements, sourcing plans and timelines
• Sourcing passive candidates for R&D and specialized semiconductor roles
• Map the Israeli talent market for critical and recurring roles, identifying target companies, universities and research groups
• Use AI and generative AI tools to source, research and engage talent faster
• Track sourcing metrics such as response rate, pipeline volume, conversion and source effectiveness, and use them to improve results

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of sourcing or recruiting experience in the Israeli market
• Hands-on experience sourcing technical candidates through direct outreach, using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search and other channels
• Ability to understand technical profiles well enough to assess fit and speak credibly with engineers and researchers
• Fluent Hebrew and English, written and spoken
• Strong organization and ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment

Required skills

• Practical, day-to-day experience using AI and generative AI tools in sourcing
• Comfort with recruiting data and metrics
• Strong communication skills and good judgment in screening conversations

Significant advantages include in-house corporate sourcing or recruiting experience, experience sourcing for R&D, software engineering or semiconductor roles, and experience with academic and research talent networks. The position is full-time, fixed term, with no relocation eligibility.