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Mobile, Embedded and Robotics Recruiters

No postings. No stacks of resumes. No chasing. You interview a short list.

No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.

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This is what we do all day: recruit technology and IT professionals.

Find working specialists across Mobile, Embedded and Robotics, qualified for the scope you need.

No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.

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No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire. We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.

  • No upfront fee
  • Pay only if you hire
  • Technology only
  • We reach engineers who aren't on job boards
  • Replacement guarantee on standard searches

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Every title we cover

Specialists in mobile, embedded and robotics systems architect the foundation of physical and digital interaction. We connect engineers who build consumer-facing applications, firmware for resource-constrained hardware, and complex robotics control systems. Whether developing native mobile experiences, optimizing low-level drivers, or integrating sensor arrays, our reach spans the entire lifecycle of hardware-software convergence, from initial prototyping to large-scale deployment.

Our focus encompasses the entire mobile ecosystem alongside deep-tech hardware integration. We support high-growth teams requiring expertise in native mobile performance, bare-metal firmware development, and ROS-based robotics control. We prioritize candidates who bridge the gap between abstract software logic and physical hardware limitations, ensuring reliability in connected environments where system latency, power efficiency, and hardware constraints dictate overall product success.

What we screen for

  • Mobile Application Proficiency

    We evaluate deep fluency in Swift or Kotlin for native mobile development. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of platform-specific threading, UI lifecycle management, and architectural patterns like MVVM. We prioritize those who ship production-ready code for high-traffic environments, verifying their ability to optimize application performance under strict constraints while maintaining a polished user interface across diverse screen sizes and hardware configurations.

  • Embedded Firmware Mastery

    This check assesses expertise in C or C++ for low-level system design. We look for candidates who understand memory management, interrupt handling, and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, or UART. Red flags include inability to debug hardware-in-the-loop environments or lack of experience with real-time operating systems, which are essential for maintaining stability in resource-constrained industrial or consumer hardware devices.

  • Robotics Control Integration

    We verify skills in ROS, path planning, and kinematic modeling for automated systems. Engineers must demonstrate experience bridging software logic with sensors and actuators in real-world scenarios. We screen for candidates who handle complex spatial calculations and sensor fusion, filtering out those lacking practical exposure to hardware-software synchronization or the stabilization of autonomous agents within unpredictable, dynamic environmental operational settings.

  • Cross-Platform Mobile Utility

    We identify developers skilled in React Native or Flutter who maintain near-native performance for cross-platform applications. This involves assessing their ability to write custom native modules, manage state effectively, and perform bridge optimizations. We look for evidence of coordinated platform integration and clean architectural decisions that allow for rapid feature deployment without sacrificing the fluidity expected by modern end-users.

  • Embedded Linux Competency

    Our screening focuses on Yocto, Buildroot, and kernel-level customization for specialized Linux deployments. We evaluate candidate experience with bootloaders, device drivers, and system-level security hardening. We distinguish between application-level developers and those who possess the core proficiency required to tailor operating systems for hardware-specific tasks, ensuring maximum efficiency and minimal attack surfaces in tightly coupled system-on-chip computing architectures.

  • FPGA and Hardware Design

    We assess technical fluency in HDL languages like Verilog or VHDL for gate-level logic design. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in timing analysis, power modeling, and signal integrity. We screen for those capable of translating high-level system requirements into efficient hardware structures, identifying candidates with a proven record of successful synthesis and verification for high-speed, high-reliability embedded hardware systems.

Related skills and ecosystems we cover

  • Python
  • Java
  • .NET / C#
  • Go
  • Node.js / TypeScript
  • React
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Rust
  • C++
  • Angular
  • Vue
  • PHP / Laravel
  • Scala
  • Kotlin
  • Swift
  • Elixir
  • Django / FastAPI (on Python page)
  • Spring Boot (on Java page)

Where we find them

Our sourcing efforts target engineers embedded within specialized research labs, aerospace firms, consumer electronics manufacturers, and robotics startups. We engage with developers who frequent focused technical forums related to microcontroller programming, mobile framework internals, and automated systems control. We prioritize individuals contributing to open-source hardware libraries, driver projects, or cross-platform toolkits used by professional teams to solve complex problems.

We also recruit from implementation consultancies that handle hardware-software integration for enterprise clients. By identifying individuals who have successfully work through the complexities of productizing novel tech, we gain access to experts in system optimization and interface design. Our approach focuses on tracking contributors to standard-setting projects who consistently demonstrate deep technical understanding through active, high-impact code maintenance activities.

How a Mobile, Embedded and Robotics search runs

The technical vetting process begins with a project review that explores architectural decisions in previous mobile or embedded builds. We conduct peer-led technical discussions that probe into concurrency challenges, memory leaks, and communication bottlenecks. We look for detailed explanations of how candidates handled constraints, such as limited power budgets or high-frequency data streams, during active hardware or application development cycles.

Following initial technical screening, we move to a scenario-based review where candidates solve specific optimization issues relevant to our partners. This assessment prioritizes practical application over theoretical knowledge, requiring candidates to justify their chosen libraries, patterns, or language-level constructs. We aim to confirm that every prospective engineer can translate complex system requirements into reliable, maintainable, and highly performant solutions.

What happens next

Questions about this search

When will we see a shortlist?

We agree the search plan after checking your requirements for mobile application proficiency and embedded firmware mastery, rather than promising a date before the brief is clear. We evaluate deep fluency in Swift or Kotlin for native mobile development.

What if a candidate gets a counteroffer?

We ask what would make someone leave work involving mobile application proficiency, and what could make them stay. Before you invest in interviews, we discuss whether your offer changes the problem they want to leave, including the responsibility for fpga and hardware design.

Should this role be remote or on site?

Experience with mobile application proficiency and embedded firmware mastery does not settle the location question. Tell us what access and supervision the work needs, including who owns decisions about fpga and hardware design, so we approach people who can accept the arrangement.

How will you check fit before we interview?

We evaluate deep fluency in Swift or Kotlin for native mobile development. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of platform-specific threading, UI lifecycle management, and architectural patterns like MVVM. This check assesses expertise in C or C++ for low-level system design.

How does the fee work?

No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire. Agree the fee and the responsibilities covering mobile application proficiency and embedded firmware mastery in the recruiting agreement before the search proceeds.

What if the hire does not work out?

We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement. Make sure the agreed scope includes what you expect of fpga and hardware design, rather than leaving that discussion until after the start.

Send Us Your Open Role

Two short steps. Role and work email first. Phone is optional.

Who do you need?

Looking for a job? Join our talent network.

Optional details
Specialty and timing, optional
How soon?

No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire. We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.

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How a search runs

The Six-Step Search

  1. 1Search Calibration

    A call about the work. You get a written search profile.

  2. 2Market Mapping

    We identify the employer backgrounds that fit. You see where we will look.

  3. 3Professional Contact Intelligence

    We identify individual people, not job board applicants.

  4. 4Persistent Personalized Outreach

    Personal outreach and direct follow-through. You get search updates.

  5. 5Live Candidate Qualification

    A recruiter checks stack, scope and motivation in conversation.

  6. 6Candidate Intelligence and Process Support

    You receive a written brief on every person you meet.

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What don't you do in a permanent search?

We do not bill by the hour for permanent search or charge a retainer unless one is agreed. We do not treat reposting your job advertisement as headhunting.

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