MutualCS tech recruitment: permanent placement of engineers, architects, and data specialists globally. No staffing or contracting. Fee 16–18% contingent hire with 30-day SLA and 20% fee-back guarantee. Roles from IC to Staff Engineer across AI/ML, Cloud, Platform, Cybersecurity, FinTech, and more.
The Engineers
Who Build
What Others Can't.
Permanent tech recruitment for high-growth companies — globally. From Staff Engineers to Engineering Managers, AI Architects to Cybersecurity leads. We find the people who aren't looking, with a 30-day SLA and contractual accountability.
How We Recruit Tech Talent
Permanent only — no staffing
We don't do contract or body-shop placements. Every search is for a permanent hire, which means we care about long-term fit and retention — not just filling a seat.
Passive candidates, not job boards
The engineers who fit your bar are not actively looking. We identify and approach them directly — senior engineers at top-tier companies who need a compelling reason to move.
Global reach, deep talent networks
Our network spans India's engineering market and extends globally. Indian diaspora, remote-first roles, and direct international placements all fall within our scope.
30-day shortlist SLA, contractual
We commit with money. Miss the 30-day shortlist window and you get 20% of the fee back. No other specialist firm backs speed with contractual accountability.
- AI / ML Engineers & Scientists
- GenAI & LLM Architects
- Platform & DevOps Engineers
- Cloud Architects (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Data Engineers & Analytics Leads
- Cybersecurity & CISO Track
- FinTech & Payments Engineers
- Embedded & ADAS Engineers
- Full-Stack & Backend Engineers
- Engineering Managers & Staff Engineers
Three Ways to Work With Us
Contingent Hire
16–18% success fee. 30-day shortlist SLA. 20% fee back if missed. No upfront cost. Ideal for 1–5 specialist roles.
Start a mandateEmbedded RPO
Dedicated recruiter embedded in your hiring process. Monthly retainer + per-hire fee. Best for teams scaling 8–20+ roles per year.
Explore embedded RPORetained Specialist Search
For hard-to-fill Staff, Principal, or niche domain roles. Upfront retainer, full-focus search, milestone accountability.
Discuss a retained searchTech Recruitment — Common Questions
What is the difference between tech recruitment and staffing?
Tech recruitment (permanent placement) means placing full-time employees who join your team with equity, benefits, and long-term career intent. Staffing means placing temporary contractors. MutualCS does permanent placement only — because it produces better retention, deeper cultural fit, and stronger long-term outcomes.
What is MutualCS's fee for tech recruitment?
Our contingent hire fee is 16–18% of the placed candidate's first-year CTC, payable on successful placement. No upfront fee. If we miss our 30-day shortlist SLA, you receive 20% of the fee back — contractually, not as a goodwill gesture.
Can you hire for tech roles outside India?
Yes. While our network is deepest in India's engineering market, we recruit for permanent tech roles in any country — US, UK, Singapore, UAE, Europe, and more. We also place Indian diaspora talent in international markets and source local talent where needed.
How do you find senior engineers who aren't on job boards?
We use direct outreach to passive candidates — senior engineers at top-tier companies who aren't actively looking. Our sourcing includes referral networks, alumni connections, community networks, and targeted LinkedIn outreach. We do not use Naukri, Indeed, or similar job boards for senior technical hires.
What is embedded RPO and when should I use it?
Embedded RPO means we place a dedicated recruiter inside your organisation — attending standups, learning your culture, operating as part of your internal team. Ideal for companies hiring 8–20+ roles per year who want recruitment to feel internal. Pricing is a monthly retainer plus a per-hire success fee.
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