Recruiting & Staffing

We specialize in engineering talent but place across functions. Whether you need a direct hire, executive search, contract, or offshore, we find the people others can't and we move fast.

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Your All-In Talent Partner

Whether you need contract, direct hire, or executive placements, we tailor solutions that match your business needs and timeline—with speed, care,
and clarity.

Our Core Services

Contract Staffing

When you need talent fast, we move. Whether you're backfilling a critical role, scaling for a product push, or bridging a gap, we get qualified contractors in front of you within 24 hours. Every candidate goes through our full intake and vetting process before you see a single resume, so you're not sorting through volume. You're choosing from people who can actually do the job. Sub-5:1 submittal-to-hire ratio. Average fill rate of under two weeks.

Direct Hire / Executive Search

Full-time hires are high-stakes decisions. We treat them that way. From the first intake call, we dig into your culture, your team dynamics, and what "great" actually looks like for this role, so we go to market with precision, not volume. We combine hyper-targeted sourcing with behavioral screening, personalized intake conversations, and verified references. On engineering searches, our in-house technical leaders run a tech screen before you see a resume. We close 91% of extended offers. You pick the right person. We make sure it sticks.

Contract to Hire

Not ready to commit to a full-time hire? Start with contract and convert when you're confident. This model gives you real working time with a candidate before making a long-term decision, and it protects both sides. We handle all employer-of-record logistics during the contract period, including payroll, benefits, and compliance. When the time is right, we handle the conversion. 93% of our contract placements get extended or converted at the end of their initial term.

Consulting & Project Delivery

Some problems can't be solved by simply adding headcount. We deliver fixed-scope outcomes on your timeline: platform modernization, custom tool development, AI-enabled workflows, digital worker deployment. Our in-house engineering practice brings the leadership and architecture competency to design the right solution before we build it. You come in with a challenge, we scope it, staff it, and ship it. Fixed bid, milestone-based delivery with results you can point to when it's done.

Offshore & Nearshore Hiring

Scaling engineering capacity beyond your local market means more than just finding bodies in cheaper time zones. We deploy nearshore and offshore talent through three models: managed pods (full team delivery with offshore + onshore leadership), individual staff aug (embed into your existing teams), or direct hire. Time zone-aligned resources who operate autonomously, show up for daily stand-ups, and handle incidents without 12-hour email delays or constant escalations.

Employer-of-Record & Payroll Services

Found the right person but not ready to bring them on payroll? We act as employer of record so you can move fast without the administrative burden. Make the introduction and we take it from there: same-day onboarding, all insurances, benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k), background checks, and full onboarding/offboarding support. Simple hourly, weekly, or monthly rate. Convert to your payroll as early as 90 days on qualifying engagements — all the flexibility of contract-to-hire without building an HR department.

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Testimonials

Fueling your business with the power of people

“Fuel consistently takes the time to learn what’s needed from an open role, how it fits within the team, and the qualities that will help a candidate succeed and thrive."

CHRO, Think Tank/Executive Private Office

Fuel Talent are awesome. They were enthusiastic and listened to us. The result was we interviewed great candidates. What more could you want.

Phil Bosua, KnowLabs

Fuel Talent is one of our go-to recruiting partners.  Their team does a great job understanding our needs and finding us qualified candidates that are also a good fit for our company. I would highly recommend working with Fuel Talent for your hiring needs.”

Jodie Ruby, VP Marketing, Appen

Fuel's ability to consistently present high-quality candidates tailored to our specific needs has been remarkable. Moreover, their unwavering commitment to providing personalized client service, combined with their deep understanding of our startup's unique business and culture, has made them an invaluable partner in our growth and success. We highly recommend Fuel Talent for their outstanding results and exceptional expertise in the recruiting industry.

Marc, CTO & Co-Founder

We have worked with Fuel for our top technical hiring efforts. They are incredibly responsive, adaptable and have been a valuable partner that delivers results!

Beth Mead, Providence

This was the first time using Fuel Talent. The experience and the vision I had before working with your team was exactly what I'd hoped for. I'll absolutely use and recommend Fuel Talent to anyone. Continuous Improvement is in you DNA.

Casey Bayless, Moss Adams, Recruiting Manager, Technology & Advisory Services

About a year ago we were struggling to find strong candidates for our sales and engineering roles in Seattle. The agencies we had partnered with were not able to provide the quality candidates we look for and need. When we met Shauna we knew immediately that we wanted to work with her team. Since starting our partnership, they have provided a high quality of service, are available when you need them, and always submit top notch candidates.

Rachel, Whitepages, Lead Recruiter

“We are so appreciative of the many hours they have saved our team. We wouldn’t hire any other way!”

Madrona Venture Group

Fuel Talent provided much-needed recruiting support for several hard-to-fill roles at our fast growing startup. From the first conversation, it never felt like we were working with an outside firm - it felt like we were working with a new teammate. Their strong understanding of our company values allowed them to present incredible candidates who not only met the job requirements, but were also perfect fits for our culture.

Kallie Meno, RealSelf, Sr Recruiter

I learned very quickly after starting to work with Fuel that I could count on them! I handed them a challenging project and they rose to the occasion with exceptional results. They not only found me candidates, they sent me many QUALIFIED candidates! They have stellar communication skills and never left me wondering where their team was in their efforts. As a hiring manager, I believe in having strong connections with the recruiting community, but I'm also very picky about whom I partner with and Fuel is at the top of my list.”

Head of Recruiting, Startup, Seattle

Fuel has been an indispensable partner for growing our organization over the years.  They’ve invested in our success, taking the time to understand and adapt to our needs and always finding strong, compatible candidates.  Once placed, they follow through by helping grow the relationship between employee and company.

Donald Thompson, Co-Founder and CTO – Bellevue, WA

I started [our hiring] process with three partners but after a few months working
with Fuel, I dropped the other firms. Fuel found the most effective candidates for us.

Remitly, Director of Product Design