Technology recruitment for critical hires
Precision hiring for the roles that matter most.
Our Approach
Built for high-stakes hiring
Hiring is not just about filling roles. It’s about standing out in a market where the best talent has endless options.
We operate as an extension of your organization, representing your brand in the market with the same care, clarity, and conviction you would expect internally. From articulating your vision and product to communicating your culture and technical challenges, we ensure your opportunity is positioned to resonate with top-tier candidates in an increasingly saturated and competitive landscape.
How We Work
Flexible engagement models, aligned to the stakes of the role.
Retained Search
With a 98% fill rate, this is the most committed and premium service without any additional cost, just a small portion of the fee upfront to engage with full commitment from both parties. This solution is best for executive hires, high volume hiring projects or critical/niche skill set hires
- 45m briefing call with Technical leaders & Recruitment
- Set weekly SLAs
- Project becomes primary focus for the team
- Receive a team of Senior & Delivery consultants increasing scope and speed
- Receive resume’s on a exclusive basis within 24-48 hours of engagement
- Weekly presentation from Qualis sharing metrics and feedback
- Open Slack channel for proactive feedback & communication
- Candidate after care
- Access to market material around salary survey & benchmarking, DE&I
Exclusive Search
An exclusive partnership where you choose Qualis to be the sole provider of talent and Qualis provides quality service and talent on an exclusive basis in a proactive timeline with full commitment to filling the role.
- 45m briefing call with Technical leaders & Recruitment
- Receive a highly specialized and experienced Recruiter(s) increasing scope and speed
- Receive resume’s on a exclusive basis within 48 hours of engagement
- Open Slack channel for proactive feedback & communication
- Candidate after care
- Access to market material around salary survey & benchmarking, DE&I
Contingent Search
No strings attached engagement from either party, you want multiple vendors sharing candidates and we will mirror that with our commitment levels. You will still receive high quality candidates but on a non-exclusive basis.
- 30m briefing call with Technical leaders & Recruitment
- Receive a highly specialized and experienced Recruiter from Qualis
- Receive resume’s on a non-exclusive basis within 4-5 days of engagement
- Open Slack channel for proactive feedback & communication
- Candidate after care
Contract Placement
Elite talent for time-sensitive and specialized needs.
Qualis supports contract hiring for companies needing immediate impact—whether for project work, scaling initiatives, or specialized technical expertise. Our contract network reflects the same high bar applied across permanent searches, ensuring fast access without compromising standards.
What to Expect
Common questions from hiring leaders
What types of companies does Qualis work with?
Qualis partners with high-growth, venture-backed, and established technology companies that prioritize quality, discretion, and execution in their hiring strategy.
What seniority levels do you recruit for?
We place talent from senior individual contributors through executive leadership, including management and C-suite roles.
How is Qualis different from traditional recruitment firms?
Our focus is not volume—it’s precision. We limit the number of concurrent searches, deeply evaluate every candidate, and operate as a long-term partner rather than a transactional vendor.
Do you offer retained and exclusive search?
Yes. Qualis supports retained, exclusive, and contingent permanent placements, depending on the scope, urgency, and strategic importance of the role.
Can you support executive-level searches?
Absolutely. Qualis supports executive and senior leadership searches across technology disciplines, applying the same rigor, technical depth, and partnership-driven approach used across all high-impact roles.
Client Perspectives
There’s a reason the world’s best companies choose us.
Qualis are highly passionate about delivering a quality service to all candidates and not just being a ‘transactional recruitment company’. Working with the team you can expect a committed and thorough partnership from start to finish; Hear what some candidates have had to say after working with the Founder and CEO Sam Pennie over the years.
I can't recommend working with Sam highly enough. From the first message he sent me, he helped me navigate the entire hiring process in a way that I've never experienced before. From making the first connections to prepping for interviews to negotiating offer details, Sam was there to keep me on track and in the running. Without his advice and insight, I probably would have abandoned the process halfway through, if I even made it that far. If you're looking for someone to guide you to your next success, look no further; he's your guy
Sam was a stellar advocate, partner, and recruitment process navigator. I had zero issues during the process: was kept up to date, honest information flow, and did a great job at qualifying both the opportunity, and my interest in the role. His honesty, frankness, and deep expertise on his role in the process made this one of the easiest decisions of my career.
Sam was a pivotal liaison during the job application and interview process for me, readily eager to sort out the administrative tasks necessary for me to get to know and market myself to my new company. I am very happy to recommend him as a resource for anyone else looking for a new position in cybersecurity.
Working in cybersecurity I get pinged by recruiting firms regularly. They usually have a boiler plate template trying to grab my attention with the absolute wrong fit for my skillset.
However, Sam is not that. He is the perfect gentleman and really took the time to understand what I'm passionate about before suggesting any position. Sam's attention to detail and compassion are what makes him successful.
I'll be forwarding all of my security colleagues over to Sam if they are looking for their next adventure! Bravo
I cannot recommend Sam enough. I have worked with Sam on multiple engagements and was thoroughly impressed every time. His professionalism coupled with his skills and expertise provide a top notch experience. He worked to understand my skills and needs to best match me with a new opportunity. Sam was able super helpful throughout the entire process. He provided great communication and insights. Everything went really smooth - I really enjoyed working with Sam. Highly recommended!
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