Talent Acquisition Lead
About Lumilens
At Lumilens, we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing—faster, cooler, and massively more efficient.
We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who’ve built and scaled some of the most transformative technologies in the industry.
This isn’t incremental innovation, it’s a ground-floor opportunity to rethink the optical layer from the silicon up. The market is moving fast, and we’re moving faster. You’ll work alongside a team of world-class leaders solving some of the hardest challenges in optics, systems, and scale. Every hire you help land will directly shape the future of AI infrastructure.
If you're looking for mission, momentum, and the chance to make an outsized impact—jump on the rocket ship. We’re just getting started.
Position Overview
As the Talent Acquisition Lead – Singapore at Lumilens, you will own and drive end-to-end hiring for highly specialized technical roles across our Singapore and global teams.
You will partner closely with founders, engineering leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to attract and hire world-class talent across silicon photonics, hardware systems, and related software domains. This role requires a strategic, hands-on recruiter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and understands how to compete for top talent in deeply competitive, niche markets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical roles across silicon photonics, optical systems, ASIC/SoC, packaging, hardware engineering, software, and manufacturing.
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies aligned with business priorities
Drive proactive sourcing strategies including direct sourcing, referrals, and targeted talent mapping
Deliver a high-quality, white-glove candidate experience from initial outreach through offer and onboarding
Coordinate end-to-end onboarding and ensure full compliance with local regulations
Stakeholder & Advisory Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing market intelligence, compensation insights, and talent availability data
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing market intelligence, compensation insights, and talent availability data
Guide stakeholders on hiring timelines, talent trade-offs, and competitive positioning
Partner with leadership to align hiring with product roadmap and scaling priorities
Talent Pipeline & Market Mapping
Build and maintain pipelines for business-critical and hard-to-fill technical roles
Conduct ongoing market mapping across competitors, startups, and research institutions
Develop long-term talent strategies to support future growth in Singapore and globally
TA Leadership & Process Excellence
Help build and scale a high-impact Talent Acquisition function in Singapore
Mentor junior team members and hiring teams on interviewing best practices and candidate assessment
Improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows to drive efficiency and consistency
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
6–10+ years of experience in technical talent acquisition, in-house or executive search
Proven experience hiring for highly specialized engineering roles, ideally within semiconductors, hardware, photonics, or deep-tech environments
Strong understanding of technology talent markets in Singapore and globally
Experience supporting regional or international hiring across multiple markets
Ability to influence and partner with senior technical and business stakeholders
Strong sourcing capability with a track record of closing passive, high-caliber candidates
Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Additional Expectations
Full-time position based in Singapore
Will require coordination across US and APAC time zones
Occasional travel for hiring initiatives and team collaboration
What We Offer
Competitive salary and equity package
Comprehensive benefits aligned with Singapore market standards
Opportunity to build and shape hiring at a category-defining deep-tech company
Exposure to world-class talent and cutting-edge technologies
Fast-paced, collaborative environment with direct access to leadership
*Lumilens is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, identity, orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.