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Specialist Recruiters for AI, Blockchain & Advanced Engineering Teams

We help technical founders and CTOs hire high-signal engineers in AI, LLM infrastructure, blockchain and deep tech. Every candidate we present has been rigorously screened for technical depth, systems thinking, and production experience.


Supporting some of the most exciting names in tech.


Roles We Specialize In

AI & Machine Learning

  • ML Engineers (Production & Research)
  • LLM Infrastructure Engineers
  • Applied AI Engineers
  • Data Scientists (Advanced / Production)
  • AI Research Engineers


Advanced IT & Infrastructure

  • Staff Backend Engineers
  • Distributed Systems Engineers
  • Security Engineers
  • Authentication & Identity Specialists
  • Data Engineering & Platform


Blockchain & Distributed Systems

  • Protocol Engineers
  • Rust Engineers
  • Smart Contract Engineers
  • Zero-Knowledge Engineers
  • On-chain Data Engineers



Technical Screening That Actually Works

Most recruiters can't differentiate between someone who's worked with production LLM deployments and someone who's just called an API wrapper. We can. Our screening process evaluates architecture thinking, not just resume buzzwords.

With every candidate submission, you’ll also receive a Tech Report:

  • Role-relevant from day one – each assessment is generated directly from your job description, so you see proven ability against the skills you actually need.
  • Evidence of real-world performance – project-based tasks demonstrate how candidates apply their knowledge in practice, not just theory.
  • Confidence in authenticity – built-in ID, location, and cheat detection ensure you only see genuine, verified candidates.
  • Risk-free shortlisting – every CV is backed by a clear, objective report of technical strengths, reducing wasted interviews and mis-hires.



Results That Matter

We optimize for quality, not volume. Every metric we track is designed to measure signal-to-noise ratio and long-term hiring success. Our goal is to become an extension of your technical leadership, not just another vendor sending resumes.


2-7

Days to Shortlist

First qualified candidate shortlist delivered within 2–7 days of role kickoff

85%

Interview Rate

Over 80% of candidates we present reach
interview stage

95%

Offer Acceptance

Strong offer acceptance rates driven by candidate alignment and clear expectations




Our Process

How We Find Your Next Hire

Our process is designed to minimize your time investment while maximizing signal. We treat every search as a product problem: define requirements clearly, source systematically, evaluate rigorously, and close strategically.

01

Role Architecture

We refine the role with you—clear scope, clear expectations, correct seniority level. This prevents downstream misalignment.

02

Ecosystem Sourcing

We identify high-signal engineers through open-source contributions, technical communities, and direct network mapping—not just active job seekers.

03

Structured Technical Screening

We evaluate architecture thinking, production experience, depth of knowledge, and real-world problem-solving ability before you see a profile.

04

Offer & Closing Strategy

We support compensation strategy, offer positioning, and candidate alignment to maximize acceptance rates and long-term retention.


A personal touch with
an international reach

Headquartered in London with a proven track record of success worldwide, with particular success across the UK, Europe, Asia and the US.


Our Focus

Built for Technical Founders

We specialize in recruiting for companies where technical excellence isn't optional—it's existential. Our clients are building the infrastructure and protocols that will define the next decade of technology.

If your hiring bar is exceptionally high and you can't afford to compromise on engineering quality, we're built for you. We understand that at the senior level, the difference between a good hire and a great hire can make or break product velocity.

Who We Work With

  • AI startups (LLMs, infra, applied ML)
  • Blockchain & protocol teams
  • Rust and distributed systems companies
  • Data infrastructure & security teams
  • High-growth SaaS with complex backends



What Makes Us Different

Traditional recruiters treat engineering roles like interchangeable commodities. We don't. Our team has the technical fluency to understand nuanced differences in seniority, specialization, and system architecture complexity.


Technical Fluency

We understand the difference between an ML engineer and an applied researcher, a protocol engineer and a smart contract developer, a data engineer and a backend engineer. We screen beyond keywords and evaluate actual depth.

Structured Evaluation

Every candidate is assessed on technical depth, systems thinking, production experience, ownership mindset, and team fit for early-stage environments. You receive candidates, not CV noise.

Ecosystem Mapping

We don't post and pray. We map open-source contributors, GitHub ecosystems, niche communities and deep technical circles. The best engineers rarely apply—we reach them directly.



Build Your Technical Team with Precision

The best engineering hires don't happen by accident. They happen when you combine technical judgment, systematic sourcing, and rigorous evaluation. Let's design your hiring roadmap and start building the team that will define your next stage of growth.

Email us to discuss your current hiring challenges, technical requirements, and team composition goals.


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