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Direct Hire: We Find, You Hire

Get matched with pre-screened, qualified developers ready to join your team. We handle the sourcing and screening. You handle the final interviews and hiring decision.

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Pre-Screened Candidates

Only qualified developers who match your requirements

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Fast Turnaround

Receive suitable candidate profiles within 1 week

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4-Week Trial

Test candidates on real work before committing

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Free Replacement

One free replacement if first candidate doesn't work

Simple, transparent pricing

Only pay when you successfully hire. No upfront commitment required.

12.5% Success Fee
Trial Fee (20%)
Upfront
Success Fee (80%)
When candidate passes trial

How Direct Hire works

From first call to successful hire in 2-3 weeks

1

Discovery Call (30 minutes)

We learn about your technical requirements, team culture, and hiring timeline.

  • Understand your tech stack and specific requirements
  • Discuss team size, experience level needed, and budget
  • Set clear expectations for the search process
  • Determine cultural fit criteria
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Candidate Search (Max 1 Week)

We search our pre-vetted talent pool and present suitable candidates that match your requirements.

  • Review portfolios, GitHub profiles, and past work
  • Conduct initial technical screening calls
  • Verify experience and qualifications
  • Prepare detailed candidate profiles for you
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You Interview & Decide (1 Week)

Review candidate profiles and conduct your own interviews to make the hiring decision.

  • Receive detailed profiles with technical assessments
  • Conduct technical and cultural fit interviews
  • We coordinate all scheduling
  • Choose the candidate that best fits your team
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4-Week Trial Period

Candidate starts working on real projects. You evaluate fit before final commitment.

  • Pay 20% trial fee to begin (refundable against total if you hire)
  • Candidate works on actual projects for 4 weeks
  • Assess technical skills, communication, and team fit
  • Free replacement available if not satisfied
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Successful Hire

If trial is successful, candidate joins your team permanently.

  • Pay remaining 80% success fee
  • Candidate becomes your direct employee
  • You handle employment contract and onboarding
  • We remain available for support

Risk-free 4-week trial period

Evaluate candidates on real work before making your final decision

4 Weeks

To evaluate before committing

What's included in the trial?

  • Real project work: Candidate works on actual tasks, not hypothetical tests
  • Technical assessment: Evaluate code quality, problem-solving, and technical skills
  • Cultural fit: See how they communicate and collaborate with your team
  • Free replacement: If your chosen candidate doesn't work out during trial, we'll find a replacement at no extra cost
  • Flexible decision: Hire after trial or request replacement—you're in control

Is Direct Hire right for you?

This model works best for certain types of companies

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  • Companies with HR teams who can handle interviews and onboarding
  • Teams who know exactly what they're looking for
  • Companies hiring 1-3 developers at a time
  • Businesses wanting to build a permanent internal team
  • Organizations with established hiring processes
  • Companies seeking cost-effective recruitment

Not sure if Direct Hire is right for you?

Check out our other hiring models or schedule a call to discuss.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if the candidate doesn't work out during the trial? ▼

You get one free replacement. We'll search for another candidate that better fits your needs at no additional cost. The replacement candidate will also have a 4-week trial period to ensure they're the right fit for your team.

How is the 12.5% calculated? ▼

The fee is 12.5% of the candidate's first-year total compensation (base salary plus any guaranteed bonuses). You pay 20% of the total fee upfront to start the trial, and the remaining 80% when the candidate successfully completes the trial period.

How many candidates will you present? ▼

We present suitable candidates that match your requirements—quality over quantity. You choose which candidate to move forward with for the trial period. If your chosen candidate doesn't work out during the trial, we'll provide a replacement at no additional cost.

What if we want to hire the candidate before the 4-week trial ends? ▼

You can hire at any time! If you're confident after 2 weeks, you can proceed with the hire and pay the remaining 80% fee. The trial period is a maximum timeframe, not a minimum requirement.

Do you handle employment contracts and payroll? ▼

No, with Direct Hire, the candidate becomes your direct employee. You handle all employment contracts, payroll, benefits, and HR administration. If you need us to handle these aspects, consider our Staff Augmentation model instead.

How quickly can we start? ▼

After our discovery call, you'll receive candidate profiles within 1 week. Most clients have developers starting their trial within 2-3 weeks from the initial call.

What technologies and roles do you cover? ▼

We work with all major technologies: React, Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby, Go, PHP, mobile (iOS/Android), DevOps, cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), data science, AI/ML, and more. We cover full-stack, frontend, backend, mobile, data, QA, and DevOps roles at all seniority levels.

Can we hire multiple developers through Direct Hire? ▼

Yes! Many clients hire multiple developers through us. Each placement follows the same process and pricing. If you're hiring 5+ developers simultaneously, our Embedded Talent Partner model might be more efficient as we can manage the entire process for you.

Ready to find your next developer?

Start your Direct Hire search today. Get matched with pre-screened candidates within a week.

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