Tech recruitment //
“Finally. A recruiter who gets it.”
Most recruiters can't tell Kubernetes from a coffee machine. We can read your stack, screen on substance, and only send people worth your time - across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Placing software engineers across the DACH region.
Why us
Technical recruiters, not keyword matchers.
We speak engineer
We read the job spec the way your team does. We screen on architecture, trade-offs and how someone actually thinks - not on whether their CV says “React”.
Quality over volume
You get a short, sharp shortlist of people worth interviewing. No spray-and-pray, no inbox full of CVs you have to filter yourself.
DACH-native
Based in Switzerland, working across the German-speaking market. We know the salary bands, the notice periods, and how permits and relocation really work.
What we place
Engineering roles we know inside out.
We focus on software engineering and the people who lead it - not generic IT.
Backend & Platform
.NET, Java, Go, Python, Node
Frontend
React, Angular, TypeScript
DevOps & Cloud
Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, CI/CD
Embedded & Systems
C++, Rust, low-level
Data & ML
Pipelines, MLOps, applied ML
Engineering Leadership
Tech Leads, EMs, Heads of Eng, CTOs
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.
Stats
The numbers.
20+
Years of combined recruitment experience
98%
Stay rate after 12 months
4 wks
Average time-to-fill
100K+
LinkedIn network
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
FAQs
Questions, answered.
Which markets do you cover?+
Software engineering across the DACH region: Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with our base in the Zurich area.
How technical is your screening, really?+
We talk to candidates about architecture and trade-offs before they reach you. If they can't hold a conversation about the work, they don't make the shortlist.
How quickly can you deliver a shortlist?+
Typically within a week of a proper brief. Our average time-to-fill is around four weeks.
Do you handle contract or permanent roles?+
Both. Tell us what you need and we'll scope it honestly.
How do you handle candidate data?+
CVs are stored and processed in line with GDPR. We only keep what we need and only contact people about roles that genuinely fit.
Let's talk
Hiring engineers in DACH? Let's talk.
Tell us what you're trying to build. We'll tell you, honestly, whether we can help.