Tech & Product Recruitment
Recruiting the Underdogs : Unleashing Hidden Tech Talent!
THE VISION
Working in tech recruitment with tech companies requires technical expertise; that’s an evident. Evaluating candidates' technical capabilities, including their understanding of trade-offs, scalable architectures, and how technology enables business growth, is essential.
Speaking the same language allows for effective assessment of candidates' grasp of distributed systems, product delivery, and alignment with business strategy.
You talk tech, we talk tech. It's time for a change, right?
An Underdog
Being an underdog embodies the spirit of rising above adversity and achieving success against all odds. It is our responsibility to recognize the qualities we each possess and to nurture the potential within every one of us.
The Concept
The core mission is to connect clients with candidates who not only meet immediate technical demands but also exhibit potential for long-term growth and success.
While technical expertise remains a priority, it is believed that raw talent, coupled with the right opportunities, can elevate promising individuals into extraordinary achievers. By assessing candidates holistically, it is recognized that technical skills can be developed in an environment enriched with the right support, mentorship, and challenges.
This philosophy works both ways. For emerging and lesser-known clients, the aim is to attract top-tier talent to empower startups to scale new heights.
THE METHOD - WHAT DO WE ASSESS?
Technical Fit
Architecture: scalability, migration, event-driven, API’s
Infrastructure: secret management, FinOps, security, IaC, …
Monitoring and observability
Delivery Skills
Ability to make informed trade-offs
Adaptability to business and product needs
Balance between efficiency and speed
Customers-facing
Cultural Fit
Communication and active listening skills
Leadership and mentoring abilities
Ability to manage egos
Alignment with company values
Testimonials
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"I've had the pleasure of partnering with Clément. His keen eye for talent was particularly remarkable—he consistently recruited strong engineers who not only elevated our technical capabilities but also integrated seamlessly into our team's culture. In fact, several of them have become not just colleagues, but friends."
Sean Floyd, Lead Software Engineer
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"I had the pleasure of working with Clément on several hiring projects when we needed Senior and Staff Frontend Engineers. His energy, empathy, and technical curiosity were remarkable. Beyond creating a warm and dynamic team atmosphere, Clément stood out for his professional approach—deeply understanding the recruitment field and consistently striving to support the talents he identified with genuine care and expertise.""
Benjamin Leray, Frontend Software Engineer - Pennylane
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"When I started to work with Clément, recruitment took a major turn in the company: senior and motivated profiles were recruited quickly. Cheerful, curious and attentive, Underdogs breaks the codes of recruitment among engineers, and it feels good!"
Jérémy Mathon, Software Engineer - Lindy
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