Huawei's Big Hire Hunt: Poaching TSMC Engineers

TaiwanWed Nov 06 2024
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You might have heard about the ongoing feud between Huawei and the US government. It's been a big deal in the tech world, with Huawei facing sanctions that make it tough for them to get the latest chips. But Huawei isn't letting that stop them. They're on a mission to expand their chip manufacturing game, and they've got their eyes on TSMC's engineers. Every three months, Huawei is trying to snatch up these engineers with offers that sound almost too good to be true. We're talking about salaries that are three times what they're making now. But why TSMC's engineers, you ask? Well, Huawei wants experts who know their stuff when it comes to modern chipsets. They've been stuck with older tech due to those US sanctions, and they're itching to catch up.
The thing is, TSMC's engineers aren't biting. They're worried about the risks. Working for Huawei could mean trouble, especially when it comes to national security. Plus, if Huawei lets them go in the future, TSMC might not want them back. This isn't the first time Huawei and TSMC have made headlines. The US government has even questioned TSMC about their dealings with Huawei. It's clear that Huawei is pulling out all the stops to stay relevant in the tech world. And it looks like they'll keep trying.
https://localnews.ai/article/huaweis-big-hire-hunt-poaching-tsmc-engineers-127b776c

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