Highlands Talent

Highlands Talent Group is a premier technology recruitment firm founded by Rob Crawford and Matt Hull, two industry veterans with over 30 years of combined experience in technical recruiting at the highest levels. Based in Chicago with operations in New York, they specialize in placing elite technology talent at top-tier companies. The firm leverages their extensive network and proven track record from companies like Google, Citadel, Jane Street, and TwoSigma to deliver exceptional recruitment results.

Highlands Talent Group operates with a unique approach that prioritizes speed and precision in the recruitment process. The firm boasts a 100% candidate offer delivery rate, achieved through their deep understanding of client cultures, roles, and interview processes. Their extensive network provides exclusive access to hiring managers and leadership at premier technology and trading companies.

For candidates, Highlands Talent Group employs a reverse-engineering approach to career placement, starting with understanding individual backgrounds, interests, and career goals before matching them with opportunities. This candidate-centric methodology ensures professionals maintain full control over their career paths while gaining access to exclusive opportunities at industry-leading companies.

The firm's employer services focus on delivering guaranteed talent through their refined eye for technical ability, developed over years at the most competitive companies in tech and financial industries. They have built sourcing functions from the ground up and spearheaded diversity hiring initiatives, ensuring clients receive candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align with company culture and values.

Highlands Talent Group places 50+ engineers, data scientists, CTOs, and tech leaders annually, maintaining strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Their internal recruiting leadership background enables them to understand the importance of employer branding and process optimization, making them trusted partners for exclusive role placements.

The firm's founding partners bring complementary expertise: Rob Crawford's experience includes founding Google Chicago's recruitment effort and overseeing global technology recruiting at major corporations, while Matt Hull brings deep technical recruiting knowledge across software engineering, infrastructure, and DevOps domains.