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Flexible By Design.

Direct hire, contract, and contract-to-hire for software, semiconductor, and industrial teams. Austin and nationwide.

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Which Model Fits?

Direct hire, contract staffing, or contract-to-hire. Confirmed during your intake call.

Consideration Direct Hire Contract Contract-to-Hire
Permanent headcount ✓ — ✓ after conversion
Evaluate fit before committing — — ✓
Headcount or budget frozen — ✓ ✓
Project or surge need — ✓ —
Not sure which applies? Most employers land on the right model during the intake call. We ask about headcount approval status, what the role needs to accomplish, and how certain you are about the scope.

The Model Changes. The Relationship Doesn't.

Every search follows the same process: intake, calibration, high-signal sourcing, shortlist, tight feedback loop. Whether a full-time software engineer in Austin or a contract MES specialist at a semiconductor fab.

Intake and Calibration

We start with must-haves versus can-learns, team context, and what strong performance actually looks like in this role.

Sourcing and Screening

High-signal sourcing, not a resume blast. We screen for evidence of doing, not just familiarity with tools.

Shortlist

You get a small, curated shortlist. Typically two to four candidates worth your time, not twenty to wade through.

Interview Support

We help structure interviews, pass along context, and keep communication clear on both sides.

Offer and Onboarding Handoff

We stay engaged through offer, acceptance, and early onboarding. Not just to close the search.

Who We Work With

Employers across software, semiconductor, and industrial markets in Austin and beyond.

Software and SaaS Teams

Direct hire and contract recruiting for software engineers, data engineers, DevOps and platform engineers, SREs, and engineering leadership. SaaS companies, product teams, and enterprise software organizations across Austin and nationwide.

Semiconductor and Industrial Employers

Direct hire, contract, and contract-to-hire recruiting for MES engineers, ATE test engineers, automation engineers, CIM engineers, and semiconductor manufacturing specialists. Fabs and equipment companies across Austin, California, New York, New Mexico, and internationally.

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Build a team that can deliver.

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For Candidates

Find where your strengths fit.

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