Hi, I'm Katy Cottingham - Sr Manager Recruiting @ Tenstorrent
I thrive on building high-performing engineering teams, scaling them globally for companies like Apple and Google. My passion is finding and attracting exceptional technical talent, especially in hardware and AI, and I excel in dynamic startup environments.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led technical recruiting efforts for global tech giants including Apple and Google.
Currently spearheading hardware recruiting at Tenstorrent to scale engineering teams.
Can help others by sharing insights on scaling engineering teams and attracting niche technical talent.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Recruiting Roles
Gained core recruiting experience, building a strong understanding of talent acquisition.
✦ Recruitment
✦ Talent Sourcing
Technical Recruiting Leadership
Transitioned into leading technical recruiting efforts at major tech firms like Apple and Google, focusing on engineering talent.
✦ Tech Recruiting
✦ Leadership
✦ Europe
✦ US
Hardware Recruiting Focus
Spearheaded hardware recruitment initiatives, deepening expertise in specialized technical domains.
✦ Hardware Engineering
✦ Recruiting Lead
✦ Startup Growth
Senior Recruiting Management
Currently managing and enhancing recruiting functions at Tenstorrent, driving strategic talent acquisition.
✦ Sr. Manager
✦ Talent Strategy
✦ Semiconductors
💪🏻 Superpowers
Engineering Team Scaler
Proven ability to grow technical teams for top tech companies.
✦ Successfully scaled engineering departments at Apple and Google.
✦ Expert in attracting niche hardware and software talent.
✦ Developed recruitment strategies for startup environments.
Strategic Recruitment Architect
Designs and implements effective talent acquisition initiatives.
✦ Builds robust recruiting processes from the ground up.
✦ Focuses on diversity and inclusion in talent pipelines.
✦ Mentors and coaches recruiting teams for peak performance.
Global Talent Magnet
Experienced in sourcing and attracting talent across continents.
✦ Managed recruitment efforts in both US and European markets.
✦ Navigated diverse talent pools for complex technical roles.
✦ Leveraged international experience for cross-border hiring.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with leaders in semiconductor and AI to explore emerging talent trends.
✦ Discovering innovative strategies for attracting specialized engineering talent globally.
✦ Seeking opportunities to collaborate on building high-impact engineering teams.
I can help with
✦ Share insights on scaling engineering teams through strategic recruiting.
✦ Offer guidance on building diverse and representative talent pipelines.
✦ Advise on best practices for attracting niche technical specialists.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying key contacts in advanced semiconductor R&D.
✦ Learning about innovative approaches to recruiting in the AI space.
✦ Finding mentors with experience in scaling global engineering operations.