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Hire a software engineer, the smart way.

A vetted software engineer shortlist of 3 to 5 candidates in 5 to 7 business days. Flat $3,500, no percentage of salary.

$500 to start · $3,000 on delivery of your shortlist

Hiring a software engineer

A great software engineer will build the product, so fit on stack, seniority, and problem-solving matters more than a keyword-matched resume. HireSelect sources and vets software engineer candidates so you interview a short list of real fits instead of sorting through a stack of applications.

Why it is hard: Great engineers get contacted constantly and ignore most of it; reaching them takes more than a job post.

What we screen for

What separates a strong software engineer.

  • Real depth in your stack, not a buzzword list
  • Seniority that matches the work, not just years
  • Availability and salary aligned before you interview
  • Signals of code quality and collaboration
$3,500 flat, any salary
3–5 vetted candidates
5–7 business days

The same flat fee applies whether this software engineer role pays $60,000 or $160,000, and the $3,000 balance is due on delivery of your shortlist.

Questions

Hiring a software engineer: common questions

How much does it cost to hire a software engineer through HireSelect?

A flat $3,500 total: $500 to start and $3,000 on delivery of your shortlist, no matter the salary. A traditional recruiter would typically charge 15 to 25% of the software engineer's first-year pay.

How long does it take to get software engineer candidates?

You receive a shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates within 5 to 7 business days, with the first submissions sooner.

Are the candidates vetted?

Yes. AI surfaces software engineer candidates from 1.2 billion+ profiles, then a experienced recruiter vets every one for fit, confirmed salary, and availability before it reaches you.

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The company behind HireSelect

BizFirst

BizFirst is a boutique recruiting firm with 60+ years of combined recruiting experience placing talent across technology, AI, government contracting, and cleared roles. Need ongoing or embedded recruiting rather than a one-role shortlist? BizFirst offers contingent DirectHire and monthly PartnerHire (RPO) engagements.

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