Lara MacGonigle
Summary
Strategic semiconductor and hardware recruiter with proven success recruiting top-tier ASIC, VLSI, RTL, physical design, verification, and infrastructure engineering talent for world-class organizations, including Google’s Cloud Technical Infrastructure and Platforms divisions. Expertise in full-cycle recruitment, executive stakeholder management, candidate pipeline development, Boolean sourcing, and high-volume technical talent acquisition. Strong background supporting semiconductor, hardware, cloud, and engineering organizations with critical hiring initiatives. Recognized for delivering exceptional candidate experiences, optimizing recruitment processes, and securing highly specialized engineering talent in competitive markets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Property Manager
Mac G & L LLC
McAllen, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Oversees operations, negotiations, compliance, and relationship management.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, business development, and operational management skills.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and service delivery.
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist
The UpTeam Consultants
Taylor, TX
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed full-desk recruitment across technical and professional verticals.
- Sourced specialized technical talent using advanced search methodologies.
- Conducted candidate screening, stakeholder communication, and pipeline management.
- Maintained ATS data integrity and optimized recruiting workflows.
- Facilitated candidate screening processes, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
Technical Recruiter (Hardware / Semiconductor)
Signature Consultants at Google
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Led full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized semiconductor and hardware engineering roles supporting Google Cloud Technical Infrastructure and Platforms teams.
- Successfully sourced, screened, and hired top semiconductor talent including:
- ASIC RTL Designers
- Front-End Power Engineers
- Formal Verification Engineers
- Physical Design Engineers
- Hardware Test Engineers (Storage, Server, Memory, Hard Drive)
- Partnered directly with hiring managers, HR leaders, and executive stakeholders to drive strategic hiring plans.
- Built and maintained competitive talent pipelines for niche semiconductor and cloud infrastructure skill sets.
- Executed advanced Boolean searches and proactive sourcing strategies to identify passive technical candidates.
- Negotiated compensation packages aligned with organizational budgets and candidate expectations.
- Enhanced recruiting workflows and process efficiencies for semiconductor hiring initiatives.
- Delivered exceptional candidate experiences while managing multiple requisitions in competitive talent markets.
Recruiter
Peak Performers
Austin, TX
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed and executed comprehensive recruitment strategies aimed at addressing enterprise-level staffing needs.
- Authored comprehensive job descriptions that effectively highlight key responsibilities and qualifications.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
IT Recruiter / Account Manager
The Proven Method at The Home Depot
Austin, TX
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Recruited IT and technical professionals for enterprise technology teams.
- Established collaborative relationships with hiring leaders and resource managers to enhance recruitment efforts.
- Assessed technical qualifications and maintained talent pipelines.
- Enhanced candidate sourcing processes using advanced applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
- Spearheaded recruitment strategies to attract top-tier IT talent for diverse roles within organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TexasSkills
- Semiconductor & Hardware Recruiting
- ASIC / RTL / VLSI Talent Acquisition
- Physical Design & Verification Recruiting
- Technical Infrastructure Recruiting
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Executive Stakeholder Partnership
- Advanced Boolean Search & Talent Mapping
- Candidate Experience Optimization
- Offer Negotiation & Closing
- ATS Systems: Avionté, Workable, Google ATS
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Diversity Sourcing Strategies
- High-Volume Pipeline Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Conversational Spanish
Accomplishments
- Successfully recruited specialized semiconductor and hardware engineers for Google
- Awarded High Placement Fee recognition (2022)
- Proven record of hiring difficult-to-fill technical talent in highly competitive markets
Certification
- Human Resources for Newly Assigned HR Responsibilities – Pryor Learning
- Leadership and Management Skills for Women – Pryor Learning
- Multiple LinkedIn Certifications for Recruitment and Insurance.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Reading
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Gardening
- Yoga
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
- Baking
- Sewing
Timeline
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist
The UpTeam Consultants
09.2022 - 03.2023
Technical Recruiter (Hardware / Semiconductor)
Signature Consultants at Google
06.2021 - 07.2022
Recruiter
Peak Performers
01.2020 - 07.2021
IT Recruiter / Account Manager
The Proven Method at The Home Depot
03.2018 - 01.2020
Owner / Property Manager
Mac G & L LLC
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Texas Pan American