Built by engineers.
Run for engineers.
Vertex was founded because the recruiting industry didn't understand the work. We built a firm that does — and it shows in every placement we make.
Recruiting built on technical credibility.
Vertex was founded in 2018 by Daniel Reyes, a former software engineer who spent years watching agencies send unqualified candidates, misrepresent roles, and disappear after placement. He built Vertex to do the opposite.
From day one, we hired recruiters who came from technical backgrounds — engineers, DevOps practitioners, data professionals. People who could read a resume and actually know what they were looking at.
Today, Vertex has placed over 1,200 engineers at companies ranging from seed-stage startups to Fortune 500s. Our 94% 12-month retention rate isn't an accident — it's the result of a process built around fit, not speed.
We're based in Austin, TX, and place engineers nationwide — remote, hybrid, and on-site.
How we got here.
Vertex founded in Austin, TX with a focus on backend engineering roles.
Reached 100 placements. Expanded into DevOps and cloud infrastructure.
Pivoted to fully remote-capable recruiting. Grew client base 3x during tech hiring surge.
Launched data engineering practice. Crossed 500 total placements.
Opened second office. Added security and ML engineering specializations.
Surpassed 1,200 placements. 94% 12-month retention rate across all placements.
What we stand for.
Technical Depth
Our recruiters understand the work. We speak your stack, know the difference between a senior and a staff engineer, and screen accordingly.
Radical Transparency
We tell engineers the real comp range. We tell employers the real candidate market. No games, no inflated expectations.
Speed with Precision
Fast doesn't mean sloppy. Our 5-day shortlist guarantee exists because our process is tight — not because we cut corners.
Long-Term Fit
We optimize for 12-month retention, not placement fees. A bad fit costs everyone. We'd rather lose a deal than make a wrong placement.
The people behind the placements.
Daniel Reyes
Former software engineer turned recruiter. Built Vertex after spending years frustrated by agencies that didn't understand the work. 12 years in IT staffing.
Sarah Kim
Ops and process obsessive. Sarah built the systems that let Vertex deliver shortlists in 5 days without sacrificing quality. Previously scaled recruiting at two SaaS companies.
Marcus Webb
Ex-DevOps engineer. Marcus screens every infrastructure and cloud candidate personally. If he wouldn't hire them, we don't send them.
Priya Nair
Specializes in backend and full-stack placements. Priya has placed over 300 engineers at companies ranging from seed-stage startups to Fortune 500s.
Ready to work with us?
Whether you're hiring or looking, we'd love to talk.