Director Of HR & Recruiting

Director of HR & Recruiting

Axiado is building the future of AI-powered digital infrastructure. We are a fast-growing, well-funded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AI-driven resilience and efficiency, and real-time platform management. Our technology protects the world's most critical infrastructure—from data centers to next-generation cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems.

Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company's 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance's 2025 "Start-Up to Watch" award.

At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world.

If you're driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey.

Job Description

The Director of HR & Recruiting will lead and scale the company's global people strategy across the U.S., Taiwan, India, and Vietnam. This role is responsible for building a high-performance culture, designing scalable HR infrastructure, and driving world-class recruiting capabilities to support rapid growth in a fabless semiconductor environment.

This leader will operate as a strategic partner to executive leadership while also being hands-on in execution—balancing operational excellence with long-term organizational development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

· Own and scale global recruiting strategy across engineering, operations, and G&A functions.

· Partner with executive leadership to forecast headcount needs aligned with product roadmap and manufacturing scale.

· Build and manage a high-performing recruiting team (internal + external agencies).

· Optimize hiring processes, employer branding, and candidate experience.

· Drive metrics-based recruiting (time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer acceptance, diversity pipelines).

2. Global HR Operations & Infrastructure

· Design and implement scalable HR processes, policies, and systems across all regions.

· Ensure compliance with local labor laws in the U.S., Taiwan, India, Vietnam, and Qatar.

· Oversee payroll, benefits, HRIS, and employee lifecycle management.

· Partner with Finance on headcount planning, budgeting, and cost management.

3. Performance Management & Organizational Development

· Establish performance management frameworks aligned with company goals and OKRs.

· Coach managers on performance, feedback, and team effectiveness.

· Support scaling from startup to pre-IPO operational rigor.

4. Compensation, Benefits & Equity Programs

· Design competitive and scalable compensation structures across global markets.

· Oversee equity programs (stock options/RSUs), ensuring alignment with retention and performance.

· Benchmark compensation against semiconductor and AI/Security/hardware peers.

· Partner with legal and finance on compliance (e.g., 409A, global equity considerations).

5. Culture, Engagement & Retention

· Build and sustain a high-performance, mission-driven culture.

· Lead employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies.

· Support cross-cultural integration across global teams.

· Develop onboarding programs that accelerate productivity and alignment.

6. Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

· Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on organizational and people matters.

· Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain leaders to support scaling needs.

· Work with Legal on employment matters, policies, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

· 10+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.

· Strong experience in high-growth technology companies (semiconductor, hardware, or deep tech preferred).

· Proven track record of scaling recruiting functions in competitive talent markets.

· Deep knowledge of global HR practices across the U.S., Asia, and EMEA

· Experience building HR infrastructure in Series C through pre-IPO environments.

· Strong understanding of compensation, equity programs, and global compliance.

Additional Information

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology, and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence, and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning, and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.