The Challenge
The role had been open for over 12 months. The
client wasn’t just searching for technical capability they needed an engineer who could operate across software, data, and AI, while also bringing high energy and strong alignment to a mission-led environment.
Despite a long search process and multiple interview rounds with other candidates, they hadn’t found someone who met both the technical bar and cultural expectations.
Our Solution
We focused on engineers already working in impactdriven sectors such as biotech, scientific research, and deep tech – environments where technical complexity meets real-world application.
This allowed us to prioritise candidates who not only had the required software and AI experience but were also motivated by meaningful innovation and likely to thrive in a values-led culture
The Result
Within weeks, the company secured its founding engineer. Over the following months, we delivered 9 hires across all core technical and product functions, creating a cohesive, multi disciplinary team that accelerated the product build and strengthened their position ahead of the next funding round. Every hire was mapped to the company’s roadmap so growth stayed controlled and purposeful.
8
candidates submitted
within 5 days
100%
progressed through
to interview stages
3
weeks from brief to
placement
