For engineering teams
Engineers worth interviewing. Nothing else.
We technically screen every candidate before they reach you, so your shortlist is short, relevant, and free of CVs you have to filter yourself.
The technical edge
Why technical fluency means better hires.
Recruiters who don't understand the work can only match keywords. That's how you end up interviewing five people who look right on paper and none who can do the job.
We screen on substance
We talk to candidates about architecture, trade-offs and how they actually work - not just whether their CV lists the right framework.
We understand your spec
Send us the real role, not a sanitised JD. We'll tell you what's realistic in the DACH market and where you're competing.
We waste less of your time
Fewer, better candidates means fewer interview loops, faster decisions, and less calendar drain on your senior engineers.
Where we work
Built for the DACH market.
Germany, Austria and Switzerland have the deepest engineering talent in Europe - and the most friction to hire across. We work all three, with a base in the Zurich area, so cross-border hiring, permits and relocation aren't an afterthought.
How we work
A process that respects your time.
Brief
We sit down and understand the role, the team and the tech stack before we touch a single CV.
Screen
We technically screen every candidate ourselves. If they can't hold a conversation about the work, they don't reach you.
Shortlist
You get a tight shortlist with only the people we'd back for the role.
Sign
We offer help for offers, notice periods and relocation so good candidates don't slip away at the final stage.
What people say
Don't take our word for it.
“Hugh is a very competent and friendly guy, was a pleasure for me working with him. The process was very transparent for all included parties and all suggestions and opportunities of Hugh where sensefull and well fitting. I can just recommend working with him!”
Berlin
Head of Engineering · Schunk Group
“Top class recruiters! Similar to recruiters at big tech companies before the pandemic. They closely accompanied me (a candidate) through the entire sourcing and recruiting process with British politeness and professionalism we all admire. If you want your candidates to hold your company in high esteem, they are the people to recruit your future employees for you !”
Zurich
Software Developer · Meta
“Es war eine Freude, mit Hugh zusammenzuarbeiten. Seine Fähigkeit, passende IT-Talente zu finden und den gesamten Bewerbungsprozess professionell zu begleiten, hat uns sehr geholfen. Ich kann ihn jedem empfehlen, der Unterstützung bei der IT-Rekrutierung sucht.”
Munich
Senior Engineer · Materna
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