Understanding Recruitment
$120K/yr - $400K/yr
78716 Austin, TX
Location
UK, Europe & USA
Size
51-200 employees
Revenue
$1 to $5 million (USD)
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Founded
2007
Premier Technology Recruitment Specialist
Understanding Recruitment stands as the go-to destination for technology recruitment, specializing in cutting-edge sectors including Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and Web3 technologies. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in St. Albans, England, with offices across the UK, Europe, and Boston, Massachusetts, this award-winning firm has grown to employ over 90 specialist recruiters who excel in navigating the dynamic landscapes of modern tech recruitment.
Specialized Technology Expertise
The company's deep expertise spans critical technology areas including Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Golang, .NET, DevOps, Machine Learning & AI, and Product Management roles within the Software Development Lifecycle. As a total talent solution partner, Understanding Recruitment seamlessly connects organizations with top-tier talent while empowering tech professionals to discover life-changing career opportunities in the rapidly evolving technology sector.
Employee Owned Success Story
In 2023, Understanding Recruitment achieved a significant milestone by becoming a 60% employee-owned company, empowering the dedicated team to share in the financial rewards of ongoing success. This same year brought recognition as the No.1 fastest-growing privately-owned recruitment business in the UK according to Recruiter's annual FAST 50 listing, demonstrating exceptional growth and market leadership.
Award Winning Workplace Culture
- Best Companies 3-star accreditation with world-class workplace engagement (BCI score of 738+)
- Princess Royal Training Award for outstanding in-house training and skills development programs
- 'Best Staffing Firm to Work For' recognition for three consecutive years (2016-2018)
- 'Business of the Year' at the 2017 SME Hertfordshire Business Awards
- 4.4 Glassdoor rating reflecting exceptional employee satisfaction
Career Growth and Development
With over a decade of proven success, Understanding Recruitment offers exceptional career opportunities for recruitment professionals passionate about technology and innovation. The employee-owned structure, award-winning training programs, and world-class workplace engagement create an environment where careers flourish. Team members benefit from comprehensive professional development, the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, and partnerships with leading tech companies across multiple continents.
Mission
We exist to unlock life-changing opportunities for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding Recruitment has over 90 specialist recruiters with deep expertise in technology recruitment across Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Web3, and software development roles.
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Understanding Recruitment
Understanding Recruitment
Software Engineer
78716 Austin, TX ·
$120K/yr - $400K/yr
Website:understandingrecruitment.com
Description
Role: Founding Engineer - High-Stakes Crypto Platform
Location: Austin, TX
Salary range: $120K-$400K + equity
About the Role
Our client is building a cutting-edge trading platform that allows users to exchange digital assets seamlessly across multiple ecosystems. Already operating at impressive scale with tens of thousands of daily active users and handling massive transaction volumes, they've proven their ability to grow fast while maintaining exceptional technical standards. This is a rare opportunity to join a product-led company solving complex challenges in high-performance, distributed systems - this is not your average startup.
As a Founding Engineer, You'Ll
- Build and own core features across the stack - from real-time high-performance trading interfaces to deep backend systems.
- Ship fast, iterate often, and scale systems with any technology of your choice.
- Work side-by-side with the founding team - on the same roof in Austin and help architect a product trusted by real users every minute.
- Embrace a get-it-done, resourceful, and relentless mindset - your code must be performant, reliable, and shipped day after day.
Compensation & Perks
- Living Perk: Accommodation in a luxurious high-rise apartment in Austin with epic amenities
- Daily Free Meals: Doordash on us - every. single. day.
- Huge upside: If you're a superstar, we'll pay accordingly - no cap
- Founders close: Collaborate daily with founders and early product leaders; ideal for future founders yourself.
Ideal Candidate
- You're a highly resourceful engineer who thrives in ambiguity, complexity, and urgency.
- You're committed to writing shipping-ready, robust, and efficient code.
- You're ready to ship 7 days a week if needed - and be part of something extraordinary.
Why This Matters
- This role is more than engineering - it's industry-defining. You'll help pioneer a platform that abstracts away the complexities of DeFi, delivering an all-in-one, ultra-fast, multi-chain trading experience with smart UI, wallet tracking, real-time signals, and yield tools - all built around user experience and massive scale.
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