Very few companies - even technical - know how to select and evaluate Engineers, which often means overlooking the best. Meanwhile most third-party hiring agencies frequently act in bad faith towards the candidates, are always cutting corners, and rely exclusively on the now popular but misguided, time-consuming, and inconclusive "leetcode-style" interviews, leaving you with even less good options.

Most candidates who know their worth simply refuse to take part in those broken hiring processes: they won't be out of work for long anyway.

We worked in, hired for, and created teams large and small, and collectively have a deep and wide‑ranging expertise spanning most software domains.

Our process focuses on in-depth technical discussions with the candidates. This method delivers the best results, especially when looking for senior or expert technical talent. It certainly takes more resources than throwing automated tests at people, but how much more damage a bad hire would do? Moreover, Professionals appreciate the dignity of this approach, and that reflects well on your company.

It doesn't always make sense to hire someone versus contracting out. But external providers aren't usually as open to long interviewing processes and frequently remain opaque about their abilities.

So how do you choose an agency that knows what they are doing and will deliver while not charging you with a 300% mark-up because they can? We have a process for that, too. With a minimal degree of cooperation we will be able to evaluate their fitness for purpose and verify their quote. We can also help negotiate a reasonable contract, and then keep an eye on the ongoing project.