IT Staffing Agency in Austin, TX
Engineers who have been technically screened by engineers — on contract, contract-to-hire or permanent, for Austin teams and remote-first companies.
Five Ways To Hire With Us
From one contractor for a sprint to a whole platform team.
Six Disciplines, Recruiters Who Speak Them
Software Engineering
Backend, frontend, full-stack and mobile — TypeScript, Go, Python, Java, Swift and Kotlin.
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, Azure and GCP engineers, SREs, platform and Kubernetes specialists.
Data & Analytics
Data engineers, analytics engineers, BI developers and ML engineers.
Cybersecurity
Security engineers, SOC analysts, GRC specialists and pen testers.
IT Support & Infrastructure
Help desk, systems and network administrators, and IT managers.
Product & QA
Product managers, QA automation engineers and technical program managers.
We Read The Pull Request, Not Just The Résumé
Northvane was started in 2017 by two engineers who had sat through too many interviews with candidates who looked perfect on paper. Every technical recruiter here has worked in the field, and every candidate we put forward has passed a live technical screen run by one of our engineers.
That's why Austin teams from The Domain to East Austin use us for the roles their job posts can't fill.
- ✓Live coding or system-design screen for every candidate
- ✓Recruiters specialized by discipline, not by client
- ✓Written screen notes shared with every submission
- ✓Honest feedback to candidates after every interview
What Every Candidate Has Passed Before You Meet Them
A Live Technical Interview
Coding, system design or an infrastructure walkthrough, run by an engineer in their discipline.
A Stack And Seniority Check
Real depth in the tools your team uses, at the level the role actually needs.
References From Engineering Leads
Two references from people who have reviewed their work, not just HR.
Work Authorization Confirmed
Eligibility to work in the US checked before you see a name.
Background Check On Request
Standard or enhanced checks for regulated and client-facing roles.
A Clear Salary Or Rate
Expectations agreed in writing before the first interview is booked.
From Scope Call To Start Date
Scope Call
Thirty minutes on the role, the stack, the team and what the first ninety days look like.
Engineer-Led Screen
We source and technically screen candidates against the bar you set.
Shortlist In Five Days
Three to five candidates with written screen notes and salary expectations.
Offer And Onboarding
We run the offer, handle contractor paperwork and check in after thirty days.
Need A Whole Team, Not One Hire?
We'll build a project team around a lead engineer — contract for the build, with the option to convert the people you want to keep.
Roles That Match Your Stack — And Your Salary
No spray-and-pray. We only call you about roles that fit your stack, your seniority and how you want to work, and we'll tell you the salary or rate on the first call. On contract, you're paid weekly with the option of benefits.
- ✓Salary or rate shared on the first call
- ✓Remote, hybrid and on-site Austin roles
- ✓Interview prep from engineers in your field
- ✓Feedback after every interview, win or lose
Get Matched To Tech Roles
Tell us what you build and how you want to work. A technical recruiter in your discipline will be in touch within two working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do your fees work?
Contract and contract-to-hire engineers are billed at an hourly rate that covers their pay, payroll taxes and insurance. Direct-hire placements carry a one-time fee based on first-year salary, charged only when your new hire starts.
How quickly can you send candidates?
Most shortlists arrive within five working days of the scope call. Contract roles in common stacks are often faster.
Do you place remote engineers?
Yes. About half of our placements are remote or hybrid, mostly with engineers based in Texas and the central time zone.
Can we convert a contractor to a full-time employee?
Yes. Conversion is built into every contract-to-hire agreement, with the fee set out in writing before the contract starts.
Do engineers pay anything?
Never. Our clients pay our fees. Registering, interview prep and placement are free for candidates.
Will you send my profile without asking?
No. We only submit you to a role after you've agreed to that specific role and company.
Tell Us What You're Hiring For
Roles, stack and timeline. A technical recruiter will reply within one working day to book a scope call.