Quadric is building the processing foundation for the next generation of AI-enabled products. Our Chimera General Purpose Neural Processing Unit (GPNPU) is the industry’s first fully programmable NPU IP — enabling silicon teams to run every layer of every AI model on a single, unified processor pipeline. From automotive ADAS to edge LLMs to industrial robotics, our technology is shipping inside real products at high volume.

Headquartered in Burlingame, CA, Quadric is a rapidly growing semiconductor IP company with global engineering teams across the US, India, China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. We’re well-funded (most recently a $30M Series C) and expanding quickly across every part of the organization.

The Role

We’re looking for a Principal Recruiter to own full-cycle talent acquisition across our most critical and complex technical and business functions. This is a high-impact, largely autonomous role: you’ll be the recruiting engine for a company where every hire meaningfully shapes what we build and how we operate.

You’ll partner directly with hiring managers and senior leadership — not just execute searches, but act as a true talent advisor who challenges thinking, brings market intelligence to the table, and consistently closes exceptional candidates in a competitive landscape. Roles will span chip architecture, compiler engineering, ML, software, and GTM/business functions.

Responsibilities:

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle — from kickoff through sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer, and close — for 8–12 active requisitions at a time across technical and non-technical functions.
• Build and maintain deep talent pipelines through proactive outbound sourcing via LinkedIn, GitHub, conference networks, employee referrals, and domain-specific communities, particularly within the semiconductor, AI/ML, and systems software ecosystems.
• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers and the Head of People: challenge job requirements when needed, advise on compensation positioning, and bring relevant market data into every search.
• Design and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through day one, reflecting Quadric’s values of integrity, humility, and care for people.
• Develop structured interview processes and scorecards in partnership with hiring teams to drive consistent, bias-reduced decision-making.
• Manage and optimize recruiting tooling (ATS, sourcing platforms, scheduling tools) and ensure data hygiene and pipeline visibility for leadership reporting.
• Contribute to employer branding efforts — helping tell Quadric’s story to candidates in ways that are accurate, compelling, and differentiated.
• Support global hiring across US, APAC, and other regions in partnership with local HR and legal, ensuring compliance with regional requirements (GDPR).
• Define and drive recruiting programs, mentor junior team members, and shape how the talent function scales as the company grows.

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years focused on technical roles (hardware, software, or adjacent) — in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for semiconductor, AI/ML, systems software, or deep tech companies; you understand what “chip architect” and “compiler engineer” mean and can credibly speak to candidates in these fields.
• Strong sourcing chops: you’re not reliant on inbound applicants and have a genuine methodology for building pipelines in passive-candidate-heavy markets.
• Track record of closing senior and specialized candidates in competitive hiring environments, including experience negotiating complex offers.
• Data-driven approach to recruiting: comfortable tracking and reporting on pipeline metrics, time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and sourcing channel effectiveness.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and the ability to build trust quickly with senior technical and business stakeholders.
• You see AI as a force multiplier, not a shortcut. You actively seek out and experiment with AI tools and agents to go further, faster — and you bring that mindset to everything you do.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup or scale-up where processes are built, not inherited.
  

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting globally, especially across APAC markets (India, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan).
• Familiarity with semiconductor IP, NPU/GPU/CPU architecture, or the broader edge AI ecosystem.
• Experience building or scaling recruiting programs, not just filling reqs — e.g., setting up a new ATS, launching an employee referral program, or developing interview training.
• Background in a technical field (engineering degree, coding bootcamp, or equivalent exposure) that gives you genuine fluency when talking to deep-tech candidates.

What We Offer

At Quadric, we value Integrity, Humility, and Happiness. What we expect from one another is simple and clear: Initiative, Collaboration, and Completion. We are a collaborative team focused on building something extraordinary in the edge computing space.

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible paid time off (unlimited, non-accrual) to support work-life balance
• When working in-office, enjoy company-provided lunches and a stocked kitchen
• Convenient office location within walking distance of the Caltrain station
• Support for commuting, including monthly parking or Caltrain passes
• Downtown Burlingame office location, close to shops, cafes, and local amenities - expectation of being in the office 3 days a week
• A politics-free, highly collaborative environment where talented people can do their best work and make an immediate impact
• The opportunity to build long-term career relationships in a company that values strong personal connections alongside professional excellence

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $185,000. This range reflects the full span of levels and geographies at which Quadric hires for this role. The actual base salary offered will depend on a number of factors, including the specific level of the role, years and depth of relevant experience, technical skills and competencies, the criticality of the role to the business, internal equity, and work location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for equity and a discretionary annual performance bonus as applicable to the role and level.

Quadric also offers the generous benefits package outlined above and other programs designed to support your health and wellbeing.

Founded in 2016 and based in downtown Burlingame, California, Quadric is building the world’s first supercomputer designed for the real-time needs of edge devices. Quadric aims to empower developers in every industry with superpowers to create tomorrow’s technology, today. The company was co-founded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, who were previously the technical co-founders of the Bitcoin computing company 21.

Quadric is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can do their best work. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not perfectly match every qualification. We value potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as much as direct experience. Skills and growth come in many forms, and we would love to hear your story.

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