Project

Series A Autonomous Underwater Vehicle ScaleUp

Autonomous Vehicles

Location

Austin, Texas

Project value

Date completed

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A Series A Autonomous Underwater Vehicle ScaleUp in Texas needed to rapidly expand their Engineering team following a recent investment and an upcoming product release. Faced with a competitive talent market, they required a streamlined hiring process to secure top-tier engineers.

Our Service

Insight was exclusively engaged to hire 2 Software Engineers and 2 Embedded Engineers. Through targeted headhunting and strategic outreach, we efficiently identified and engaged with highly skilled candidates, ensuring alignment with the company’s technical and cultural requirements.

Value Delivered

Presented a shortlist of 17 highly qualified candidates.
Conducted 15 in-depth interviews to assess technical and cultural fit.
Successfully placed 4 top-tier engineers, meeting all hiring objectives.
Ensured a smooth hiring process, achieving a 100% offer acceptance rate.
Provided structured reporting and market insights to support hiring decisions.

Benefits

Rapidly scaled the engineering team within tight timelines.
Delivered a high CV-to-Interview efficiency ratio (1.1:1).
Optimized Interview-to-Placement success (3.75:1).
Ensured a seamless process with all hires secured within 6 weeks.

Key Highlights

Total Placements: 4
Interviews Conducted: 15
CVs Sent: 17
Time to Hire: 6 weeks
Offer Acceptance Rate: 100%

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I have known & worked with Lovisa for many years now and can confidently say that she is my first port of call for all of my recruiting needs. Polite, professional & sincere, Lovisa has effectively filled positions for me on numerous occasions and often at short notice.

She has also been a key part of my own career, providing a selection of challenging and interesting roles as commissioning manager, most certainly all of which have contributed to my development. Lovisa has become a good friend over the years & I would proudly recommend her.

Lovisa Noren

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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I can confidently say that Leah is a remarkable recruiter who not only makes promises but also delivers exceptional results. In my professional journey, she helped me secure two of my previous contracts. Her dedication, thoroughness, and commitment to finding the right opportunities are truly commendable.

Leah's ability to match candidates with fitting roles is exceptional, and her professionalism makes the job-seeking process seamless and rewarding.

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Leah Owen

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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Working with Ellie was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and she maintained the highest level of professionalism throughout the entire process. From the very first conversation regarding a job opening, Ellie demonstrated clear communication and an in-depth understanding of both our needs and the requirements of the role.

What stood out most was her efficiency and commitment to delivering results. Remarkably, from the initial discussion to successfully closing the position, the entire process took less than four hours. This included coordinating and scheduling an nterview with the candidate, ensuring that all parties were aligned and informed.

Ellie’s polite and proactive approach made what could have been a complex hiring process feel seamless and straightforward. Her ability to match the right candidate with the right opportunity in such a short timeframe was nothing short of impressive.

Ellie Harris

Recruitment Consultant

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Dylan's ability to understand our project needs and deliver results quickly was truly impressive. Within just one week of our initial engagement with Insight, he successfully provided us with an experienced CSA Manager whose expertise perfectly aligned with the role’s requirements. This rapid turnaround not only demonstrated Dylan’s strong network but also highlighted the meticulous attention to detail he maintained throughout the entire recruitment process.

The quality and fit of the candidate exceeded our expectations, showcasing Dylan’s commitment to matching the right professionals with our team’s unique demands. His thorough approach and dedication made the hiring experience seamless and efficient.

We were more than satisfied with the outcome and feel confident in Dylan’s expertise to support our future recruitment efforts. I look forward to collaborating with both Dylan and Insight on upcoming projects to continue building a strong and capable team.

Dylan Mooney

Recruitment Consultant

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I am delighted to provide my sincerest recommendation for Devon. Her extraordinary dedication and work ethic shone through at all times. Devon is always available, even outside of work hours, offering to speak on the phone late in the evenings to accommodate with my working hours.

She provides detailed information about the Data Centre companies she works with and goes above & beyond in providing valuable advice for negotiating terms and salary, whilst always ensuring to maintain constant communication.

Her attention and dedication have been crucial in keeping me focused on this job opportunity, and I am very grateful for her professionalism and unwavering support.

Devon Haskew-Rowson

Recruitment Consultant

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Aidan was involved amazingly in my recruitment process, he took into consideration all my personal requirements and he found the best options for me in a record time. Personally, I think that he is the best recruitment agent I have ever found and I will recommend him to anyone searching for a new position.

I was very lucky to be helped in this process by a person as great at doing his job as Aidan. Top marks in all the areas!