Founders
1st10 works with world class founders to build world class engineering teams that turn bold ideas into reality.
We work fast, precise, and offer flexible solutions to meet your needs.
Retained
For founders looking for one to several engineering hires, 1st10 takes on individual searches for critical roles, including founding engineers, engineering leadership, and key engineering hires. We collaborate closely with founders and engineering leadership to define messaging, engage top talent, and manage every step of the hiring process—from sourcing and outreach to screening, assessment, negotiation, and closing. We leverage our extensive network, direct outreach, referrals, and in-depth market research to ensure you’re connecting with the best available talent.
Embedded
For founders looking for three or more engineering hires, 1st10 provides dedicated recruiter(s) who integrate seamlessly with the team to achieve hiring goals. A 1st10 recruiting partner functions as an in-house expert, managing every aspect of the process—from defining key messaging and sourcing to handling screenings, assessments, negotiations, and closing. Support also extends to drafting job descriptions, setting up and managing ats, reporting, refining assessment criteria, optimizing comp strategies, and anything additional to ensure hiring success.