How we work
A hiring system built for speed, precision and certainty.
Stelvio works as an extension of your team: focused recruiters, access to strong talent, and a structured process that handles everything from screening to interviews, all through a single point of contact.
The process
Six steps, end to end.
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Understanding your vision
It starts with a collaborative call between your hiring managers and the Stelvio team: the role, the non-negotiable technical skills, the preferred soft skills, the comp band, the timeline and your company culture. Together we craft a bespoke set of pre-screening questions so every candidate is measured against your expectations, not ours.
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Building the pipeline
A dedicated team of recruiters is assigned. They work the 1M+ pre-qualified network alongside a live headhunting campaign for the key targets in the brief, plus industry connections and top-tier job boards. Every candidate goes through a detailed pre-screen, and resumes are shared with a written questionnaire from the screening call.
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Seamless interview coordination
When a candidate is shortlisted, Stelvio coordinates the whole interview process, from aligning schedules to sending calendar invites. For virtual interviews we join five minutes early with the candidate to check the technology and confirm they are ready. If a candidate is not there, we tell the hiring manager not to join.
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Feedback and next steps
After each interview we debrief the candidate first, share their feedback with the hiring manager, then collect the manager’s decision and next steps. We pre-close at every stage: other interviews in play, comp expectations, decision timing and likely acceptance.
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Closing the deal
At offer stage Stelvio works with you to negotiate terms that meet both sides’ needs. To ease your workload we take two professional references on every hire before the start date, and put a post-offer plan in place for a clean start.
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Strengthening your employer brand
As a final touch, successful candidates are encouraged to leave reviews about their experience with your company, boosting your reputation as an employer of choice.
What you can hold us to
One point of contact
A single senior lead on every mandate, with a team behind them.
Weekly tracker
A shared candidate and vacancy tracker, updated every week, including out-of-budget signals.
Pre-qualified only
An average of 3.4 candidates presented per successful placement.
Interviews managed
Every interview arranged. On video calls, Stelvio joins five minutes early with the candidate.
Two references
Two professional references taken on every hire before start date.
Pre-closed at every stage
Other processes, comp expectations and decision timing checked continuously.
Engagement models
Four ways to work together.
Retained, contingent, fixed fee or subscription. Fees typically range from 18 to 30% of first-year base salary depending on the role and model, with a replacement guarantee subject to terms.
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Retained
Used for senior or confidential roles. Dedicated search strategy and market mapping.
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Contingent
No upfront cost. Fee paid only upon successful hire.
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Fixed fee
A known cost per hire, agreed before the search starts.
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Subscription
Ongoing hiring capacity for teams with a continuous plan.
Questions
Everything you need to know.
For hiring teams
What types of roles do you recruit for?
We specialize in technology, GTM and Executive roles across areas such as software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI/ML, product management, and technical leadership.
What industries do you work with?
We partner with companies across industries including SaaS, fintech, healthcare technology, AI, enterprise software, infrastructure, Energy and emerging technology startups.
What locations do you recruit in?
We support hiring across the United States and internationally, including both onsite and remote technology roles.
How long does it take to fill a role?
Most roles are filled within 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the complexity and seniority of the position.
Do you offer retained or contingent search?
Yes. We offer both. Contingent search: no upfront cost, fee paid only upon successful hire. Retained search: used for senior or confidential roles, with a dedicated search strategy and market mapping.
How do you source candidates?
We use a combination of proprietary candidate networks, direct headhunting, technology communities, referral networks, and advanced sourcing tools and databases. This allows us to access passive candidates who are not actively applying for jobs.
What makes your recruitment process different?
We focus on quality over volume. Every candidate is thoroughly screened for technical capability, cultural fit, career motivations and compensation alignment. You only receive candidates who are genuinely qualified and interested.
Do you support contract or freelance hiring?
Yes. We support contract, freelance, and interim technology hires, as well as permanent placements.
What are your recruitment fees?
Fees typically range from 18 to 30% of the candidate’s first-year base salary, depending on the role and engagement model.
Do you offer a replacement guarantee?
Yes. If a candidate leaves within the agreed guarantee period, we will replace the candidate at no additional cost, subject to terms.
Can you help with salary benchmarking?
Yes. We provide market compensation insights based on real hiring data across the technology sector.
What information do you need to start a search?
To begin a search we typically need a job description, a salary range, the location or remote policy, the key technologies required, and the hiring timeline.
For candidates
Is there a cost for candidates to use your services?
No. Our service is completely free for candidates.
How can I apply for roles and begin the process?
You can apply directly through our website or submit your resume to our recruitment team.
Do you help with interview preparation?
Yes. We provide interview preparation, company insights, salary support and offer guidance.
What types of companies do you work with?
High-growth startups, venture-backed technology companies, global enterprises and technology product companies.
Do you only work with active job seekers?
No. Many of our candidates are passive professionals who are open to the right opportunity but not actively job searching.
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