Finding the Engineers Who Build the Future

Gradient Search partners with AI startups and tech companies to source, vet, and place world-class engineering talent, fast and precisely, at scale.

500+

Placements Made

14 Days

Avg. Match Time

96%

Retention Rate

200+

Partner Companies

Trusted to build teams at

AnthropicCruiseMetaLucid MotorsLinkedInApple

How It Works

Three steps to your next great hire.

1

Tell Me What You Need

Share your role requirements, team culture, and timeline. I learn your stack, your standards, and what 'great' looks like for your team.

2

I Source & Vet

I tap into a vetted network of senior engineers, ML specialists, and technical leaders. Every candidate is screened for skill and culture fit.

3

You Hire with Confidence

Meet pre-qualified candidates ready to contribute from day one. I handle coordination, negotiation, and onboarding support.

What People Say

Hear from the people I've worked with and placed.

Without a doubt you are the most experienced, knowledgeable and transparent recruiter I have worked with. James helped me throughout the process and always answered my questions or concerns with the most professionalism. His knowledge of the company and position was spot on!

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Tony Pereira

eCAD/DFM Engineering Manager, Archer

James is a true Talent Acquisition partner and a great teammate. His skills in sourcing and offer negotiation are very strong. During our time working together I was impressed by how well he understood the business and candidates' needs. James brings great energy paired with wonderful technical skills and would make a great impact on any team he joins.

SP

Sean Palmer

Senior Technical Recruiter, Scale AI

I was blown away with how James approaches recruiting. James is a diamond in the rough. He understands the interview and hiring process and understands that people are THE MOST important thing. Even if you aren't on the job search, I would connect with James and hang out with him!

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Taylor Desseyn

VP of Global Community

I really appreciate how James was able to clearly communicate the key values he found in candidates that were not obvious at first. I quickly realized that James had a very good read on the key skills that we were targeting and the batch of candidates he had lined up were all looking like winners. I've never experienced this level of pinpoint accuracy and speed in terms of sourcing before. James demonstrated not only expertise in his role but also in building partnership and trust with me. I would very much look forward to working together again.

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Kyle Kurts

HW Engineering Manager, Reality Labs

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