Semiconductor hiring specialists · Europe
Struggling to hire the right senior semiconductor talent?
We help semiconductor companies hire specialist, senior, and hard-to-find talent when the market is tight, the role is niche, or the hire really matters.
Let’s look at it together
We’re Claude and Alex.
Together with our research team we work alongside semiconductor companies on important hires, helping bring clarity to the talent market, the approach, and the hiring decisions that matter.
In most cases, the challenge isn’t a lack of candidates — it’s about getting the right alignment between the team, the business, and where it’s heading.
If you’re hiring and want a clearer view of the market before pushing further, we’re happy to take a look with you and share how we’d approach it.
Proof that matters
We’re trusted by semiconductor companies on important hires, where clarity on the market and the approach makes a real difference.
“Building a new semiconductor facility from the ground up comes with a high level of technical and organisational complexity.
We engaged Claude and The Silicon Search for our 2026 leadership planning because we needed a true strategic hiring partner.
Claude brings strong insight into the European semiconductor talent market. He has validated our hiring roadmap, challenged our assumptions, and is helping us redefine our foundational leadership roles to align with market realities.
For any semiconductor or deep-tech company looking for a talent architect to help build an operation from zero, I cannot recommend Claude highly enough.”
Margarita Navia
Head of Strategy, Innofab
“During last few months we have worked closely with The Silicon Search team and showed a real commitment to helping us build the right team.
Their understanding of the semiconductor and high-tech sector made a real difference during the hiring project.
I would gladly work with them again for future hiring needs in specialised, senior- and leadership roles.”
David Núñez Teruel
Semiconductors Division Director, Alter Technology
“We partnered with The Silicon Search to fill a critical position that had been challenging for us to hire due to its complexity and seniority.
They quickly understood what we needed and presented highly relevant candidates.
The process was well-managed from start to finish, and we’ve now made a successful hire.
We’re looking forward to continuing the partnership.”
Daniel Perez-Lopez
Founder & CTO, Ipronics
“The Silicon Search have been an invaluable strategic partner as we navigate our current funding round for Daidalos .
They didn’t just bring us warm introductions to highly relevant deep-tech/semiconductor VCs from their network; they also helped us sharpen and refine our pitch.
They pressure-tested our narrative and helped us perfectly frame the bottleneck our hardware solves.
I highly recommend them to any deep-tech founder looking for an advisor who truly understands complex technology and can open the right doors.”
Jonathan Bizzi
Co Founder & CTO, Daidalos
Free · Before you launch your next hire
Free Semiconductor Hiring Market Review
If you’re about to hire, or already trying to fill a role, we’re happy to take a look with you.
In a short, practical conversation, we’ll give you clarity before you start the hiring process.
You’ll come away with a clearer view of whether the role is realistic, where the right talent sits, and what approach is most likely to work.
- Review the role and brief for market fit
- Assess the likely talent pool and where it sits today
- Highlight the biggest risks in the hire
- Recommend the best search approach
No cost. No pitch.
Just clarity on what’s realistic and what to do next.
Request a free review on your vacancy
Who this is for
If any of these sound like you, we can probably help.
Mid-sized semiconductor companies scaling teams
You are growing fast and need reliable hiring support without the noise of a big agency.
Businesses hiring for specialist or niche roles
The skills you need are rare, and a generalist recruiter is not reaching the right people.
Companies struggling to attract the right candidates
You are getting applicants, but not the ones who can actually do the job.
Teams facing hard-to-fill senior hires
The role is important, the pool is small, and the hire cannot wait much longer.
When companies usually come to us
Most of our conversations start at one of these points.
- We have been trying to hire, but the right people are not coming through.
- The role is too niche for a generalist recruiter.
- We are not sure the brief still matches the market.
- We need to hire, but cannot afford to waste time on the wrong process.
- The hire is important, and we need to get it right.
How we Recruit
A focused five-step process for specialist and senior hires. No volume, no shortcuts.
Step 01
Clarify the role
We work with you to define what success looks like, not just the ideal CV. This is where most of the value is created.
Step 02
Test the market reality
We pressure-test the brief, compensation, and location against what the talent market will realistically support.
Step 03
Build the target map
We identify the most relevant companies and people, and share the logic with you so you can steer the search.
Step 04
Approach and assess
We run a focused direct search and only shortlist candidates who are genuinely relevant to your role.
Step 05
Support the close
We support offers, negotiations, and onboarding so the hire completes and starts well.
Talk to us about your next hire
If you want a clearer view of the market before launching a search, we can help you assess the role, the likely talent pool, and the best way forward.
For semiconductor companies in Europe hiring for specialist, senior, or hard-to-fill roles.
Questions we usually get
Yes!
Have a look here
Yes. We work with companies hiring in the UK, Benelux, DACH, the Nordics, France, Spain, and other parts of Europe.
Often, yes. Clarifying the brief is usually where we add the most value in the first conversation.
When the role is senior, the pool is small, or the hire is too important to leave to chance. We will tell you honestly if retained is the right fit for your situation.
