A considered introduction
The reasons for the match are clear to both sides, with the context needed for a useful first conversation.
TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT · NEW YORK · SAN FRANCISCO · LONDON
The right people.
For what’s next.
Great technical hires are hard to find. We know where to look, and we'll be with you from the first conversation to their first day and beyond.
We usually reply within the hour.
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From people our founder, Josh Smith, has worked with before Corellia Talent.
“With minimal back and forth, he consistently provided candidate profiles that were not only a match on paper but also proved a strong match throughout the interviews. This proficiency reduced the overall time we spent in the selection process.”
“He was never pushy and allowed me to come to my own decision about where to take my career next, while also giving me sound, unbiased advice.”
Our founder’s experience before Corellia Talent
7+ yearsIn technical recruitment
More than 150Placements before Corellia Talent
Three marketsLondon · New York · San Francisco
A brief built around the work
01 · Understand the ambition
Start with what you need to build.
Every search is led by a senior specialist, from brief to start date. Tell us what the person needs to deliver, who they will work with and where you need help. We agree the brief before approaching candidates.
The first half takes shape: a clear understanding of your company.
Evidence behind the introduction
02 · Find the right people
See the person.
Beyond the profile.
We ask about the work behind a profile, including the decisions someone made and what they learned. We use AI-assisted tools to uncover relevant people in less obvious places, then speak with them to understand what they have built, how they think and what they want next.
The other half: people whose strengths fit the work.
Find your next hireContext on both sides
03 · Make the connection
Technical depth.
Startup understanding.
We recruit software engineers, AI specialists, researchers and technical leaders. Choose a specialism to see the roles we cover.
From the first engineer to the specialists building at scale.
- Founding & Product Engineers
- Full-Stack, Frontend & Backend Engineers
- Forward Deployed Engineers
- Platform, Infrastructure & SRE
- Junior & Mid-Level Engineers
- Senior, Staff & Principal Engineers
A decision supported throughout
04 · Build what comes next
Two sides.
A shared direction.
We handle introductions, interview feedback and offer discussions, so you have someone to call when a question needs resolving.
A supported decision
Interview preparation, direct feedback and honest conversations about expectations. We stay involved throughout.
Agree the next step
We discuss what each side needs to decide and keep outstanding questions visible through the offer.
Four specialisms
Explore our expertise.
Permanent, contract and interim recruitment across New York, San Francisco and London.
Selected placements by our founder
Experience behind
every introduction.
A selection of our founder’s personal placement experience, from before founding Corellia Talent. Client and candidate names are kept confidential.
Explore our founder’s placement experienceLondon · AI · Exclusive search
An entire team.
Built one hire at a time.
5+ hires
Josh was the exclusive recruiter for a London AI startup’s team, making 5+ hires at seed stage. The company has since raised a Series A.
Personal placement experience before Corellia Talent.
Explore the placement storyFor companies
A clear brief.
A considered shortlist.
A founding hire needs ownership. A Staff Engineer needs scope. A technical leader needs a mandate. We establish what success looks like before we start the search.
Discuss a hire How we help companiesFor talent
What would
make you move?
You might be looking for more responsibility, a different technical challenge or a team you can learn from. Tell us what is missing in your current role.
Talk about your next move A conversation before a CVCorellia intelligence
Know the whole
package.
Salary first, with equity and bonus where disclosed.
Explore London, New York and San Francisco by role, seniority and funding stage. Compare the full package, with the source behind every figure.
Explore the salary guideAdvertised ranges. Not market averages.
About the founder
Meet Josh Smith.
I’m Josh Smith, Founder and Managing Director of Corellia Talent. Over seven years in technical recruitment, I built a desk from scratch placing engineers into San Francisco, New York and London.
I started Corellia Talent because I want to build genuine connections with some of the best technical people in the world, and make hiring easier for ambitious founders.
Before we talk
Good questions.
How do your fees work?
A percentage of first-year salary. For contingent searches you only pay if you hire. Exclusive and retained options are also available. Ask us for our terms.
Do you charge candidates?
Never.
What happens after I get in touch?
A short call to understand the role or your next move. If there’s a fit, we agree the next step together.
Can you handle more than one hire?
Yes, from a single critical hire to building a team.
Why a specialist rather than a large agency?
We focus on engineering, AI, research and technical leadership in New York, San Francisco and London, with depth over volume.
LET’S TALK
What are you
working towards?
A critical hire or a considered career move.
Start with a conversation.
Call UK: +44 20 3710 1780USA: +1 646 904 8267
Connect on LinkedInWhat happens next?
We usually reply within the hour, seven days a week, though this isn’t guaranteed. If there’s a fit, we agree the next step together.
Calls are available into US working hours. Check the booking calendar for available times.
You don’t need a finished brief or a polished CV to start.