The best senior talent, from people we already know.
Upnest is a recruiting agency with a curated database of top candidates across engineering, product, go‑to‑market and more — many from the best startups and universities. First candidate in 5 days, hire in ~25.
A database of top candidates, ready to move
We've spent years building relationships with senior talent. When you brief a role, we go straight to the people we already know fit it — not a list of 200 cold applicants.
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Top talent, across every senior function.
From staff engineers to go‑to‑market leaders, our database spans the roles that matter most — with candidates from the best startups and universities.
From brief to signed offer, in four moves.
Brief the role
15‑minute call. We understand the role, the team and exactly the kind of person you want to hire.
We tap our database
We go straight to our network of pre‑vetted top candidates — people we already know and have placed before.
Meet a shortlist
No long lists. You meet a handful of candidates who genuinely fit the brief, with full context on each one.
Sign & onboard
We manage the offer end‑to‑end. You pay only when the hire signs. 90‑day replacement included.
Things companies ask first.
Where do your candidates come from?
We've spent years building a curated database of senior talent — engineers, product, go‑to‑market, design and more. Many come from top startups and top universities, and a large share are people we've already placed or interviewed in depth.
What happens if the hire doesn't work out?
Every Upnest hire comes with a 90‑day replacement guarantee. If the person leaves or doesn't pass probation, we re‑run the search at no extra cost.
How fast can we start?
From kickoff call to first candidate is typically five days. Most companies hire within 25 days of starting.
How is this different from a job board?
Job boards are passive — you post and wait. We're a hands‑on agency: we already know the people who fit your role and reach out to them directly. You meet candidates, not applications.