Lead the talent acquisition process for complex engineering roles, implementing recruiting strategies, mentoring a team, and utilizing data-driven decision-making.
Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.
We are looking for a Director of Talent to architect and scale our next phase of growth by securing world-class engineering and specialized technical expertise. You will own the entire talent acquisition and retention lifecycle. You will be expected to take existing processes to the next level and define the talent vision for the company. While strategic, all managers are expected to be hands-on.
Responsibilities:
- Strategically lead and execute the full cycle talent acquisition and retention cycle for high-priority, complex engineering and technical roles, from intake to closing.
- Partner closely with engineering and operations leaders, acting as the trusted advisor to calibrate, define success criteria, and set the bar.
- Implement scalable, best-in-class recruiting strategies, optimizing TA processes, assessment methodologies, and the end-to-end candidate experience.
- Help mentor and actively develop a high-performing recruiting team in proactive sourcing, deep pipeline generation, and objective candidate evaluation.
- Champion tool improvements by introducing AI-driven solutions and data analysis, driving efficiency without compromising quality.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of full-cycle tech recruiting with at least 4 years in managing and mentoring a team.
- Proven track record in hiring complex technical roles in high-growth environments.
- Proven ability to shape recruiting strategies, instilling a proactive talent culture.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead by influence.
- Deep understanding of talent operations, including leveraging recruiting tools and analysis to drive data-informed decision-making.
Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you’ve completed your enrollment.
Diamond Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our manufacturing and engineering departments adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and strive to create a work environment that promotes both legal compliance and the optimal functioning of our manufacturing and engineering processes.
Manufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements:
-Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
-This position will often: Sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.
-Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs
-Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls
-Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pound
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
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