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hardware, chips & accelerators

At CrimsonXT, our hardware, chips & accelerators recruitment practice connects organizations with the specialist talent driving innovation in next-generation hardware. From AI chips and 3D stacking & accelerators to advanced semiconductor manufacturing leadership, we understand the expertise required to compete in this evolving market.

Our global network spans engineers, architects, and operational leaders. Whether you’re scaling R&D, optimizing fabrication, or accelerating product development, CrimsonXT is your partner in building the agile, high-performing teams that power tomorrow’s technologies.

I’ve been in the semiconductor business for more than 23 years and have rarely experienced an agent like CrimsonXT. The team are simply phenomenal and provide us with excellent talent from all over the globe. With new major projects on the horizon, I would highly recommend considering the team as your recruiter. We are grateful to have such talent on our recruitment side.

Director, EPC Firm

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The CrimsonXT team helped shape our understanding of a key role and provided excellent candidates. They have been a pleasure to work with and we will definitely be in touch for future high-level and leadership positions.

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