Purple Squirrels Exist.
If your recruiter can't find them, it's because they're still chasing nuts
Hiring experience from leading tech companies
Our hiring team knows exactly what top talent looks like from years of experience building technical teams.
Why Hiring Kinda Sucks
Let's face it - the traditional hiring process is broken. We're changing it.
Too Many Applications
1000+ applications per role. Nobody's got time for endless resumes, let us do the heavy lifting and give you only the strongest candidates.
Poor Fit Candidates
70% of candidates are unsuitable. Stop wasting hours on poor-fit candidates. We pre-screen and rigorously interview to deliver quality, not quantity.
Candidate Drop-Off
Half of candidates drop off before the interview. We focus on candidate commitment from the start, ensuring you're only investing your time with engaged and qualified people.
CVs Skimmed in Seconds
Recruiters spend just seconds on a CV. We take the time to properly understand each candidate, skills, motivation, cultural fit, and make sure they align with your team.
Why We're Not "Recruiters"
We don't even like to call ourselves recruiters. We do things very differently.
We don't coach candidates
Unlike traditional recruiters, we never coach candidates on your internal interview questions. Candidates succeed on their own merit.
Real Technical Understanding
We have actual technical hiring expertise, meaning we deeply verify candidate skills—not just keywords on a CV.
Transparency at Every Step
You'll see exactly why we chose each candidate, complete with detailed interview notes and summaries.
Quality Over Quantity
No more endless CV spam. Our shortlists are short on purpose—we focus purely on great matches.
Why Choose Squirrel
Our unique expertise sets us apart from traditional recruiters.
Deep Technical Hiring Expertise
Specialists in placing Software Engineers, AI Engineers, and Product roles.
Our recruiters have hands-on experience in technical roles and understand the specific skills required. We can identify quality candidates because we've been in their roles ourselves.
We Know What Great Looks Like
We confirm skills directly through rigorous interviews, not just keyword matching.
Our recruiters have real technical backgrounds—we don't rely on keyword matching, we confirm skills directly through rigorous interviews. This means we can separate those who just look good on paper from those who can actually do the job.
Eye for Talent and Growth Potential
We identify candidates who can grow and evolve alongside your business.
We don't just match candidates to roles—we identify and vet candidates who can grow and evolve alongside your business. We look for potential, adaptability, and a growth mindset that will benefit your company long-term.
Focused on Culture and Values Fit
Every candidate is thoroughly assessed for cultural alignment with your team.
Every candidate is thoroughly assessed for cultural alignment, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into your team. We understand that technical skills alone don't make for a successful hire—the right cultural fit is essential for long-term success.
Our Thorough Vetting Process
We leverage advanced sourcing tools to accelerate the process—but the real difference is in our personal interviewing and vetting.
Understand Your Needs
We start by deeply understanding your team culture, values, and the specific skills you need.
Rigorous Candidate Screening
Candidates undergo multiple rounds of interviews with our experienced hiring experts, confirming both technical competence and cultural alignment.
Receive a Curated Shortlist
You receive highly detailed candidate profiles, including recruiter insights, interview summaries, and complete transparency into why each candidate is recommended.
See Our Process in Action
Gain complete transparency with detailed views at every stage, ensuring you see the quality we deliver.
Our Risk-Free Promise
90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
We're confident in our ability to deliver great hires. If your hire doesn't work out within 90 days, you don't pay. Simple as that.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Book a call and we'll be happy to help answer any questions you have.
How quickly do we get candidates?
We typically present qualified candidates within 2-3 weeks of starting the search. This timeline allows us to properly vet and interview each potential match, ensuring you only meet the best-fit candidates. However , if you have specific time constraints, we can work to accelerate this process.
How is your candidate vetting different from typical recruiters?
Unlike traditional recruiters who often do keyword matching, we conduct in-depth technical interviews, thoroughly assess cultural fit, and never coach candidates on interview questions. Our hiring experts have actual technical backgrounds and understand the roles deeply.
How do you find candidates?
We have a network of 1000s of candidates that we have met over the years. We also use a combination of AI and human expertise to find candidates that are a good fit for your role.
What roles are your specialty?
We specialize in technical roles including Software Engineers, AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product roles. Our team has particularly deep expertise in these areas and understands the specific skills and qualifications needed.
How exactly does the money-back guarantee work?
If a candidate we place leaves or is terminated within 90 days of their start date, you receive a full refund of our placement fee. No complicated terms or conditions. This guarantee ensures we're as committed to the success of the hire as you are.
Will we have direct access to candidate profiles?
Yes, you'll receive detailed candidate profiles that include our interview notes, technical assessment results, cultural fit observations, and specific reasons why we believe they're a strong match for your role and team.
Do you work with remote candidates?
Absolutely. We can source and vet candidates for fully remote, hybrid, or on-site positions based on your requirements. Our process works effectively regardless of candidate location.
Sick of recruitment BS?
Good. So are we.
Stop wasting time on poor-fit candidates. We'll find you the talent that makes a real impact on your business.