We partner with Founders
to build world-class
engineering teams
Your people are your greatest asset.
To go from 0-1 and from 1-10, you need top-notch Software Engineers, and you need them now.
We get it, and we have done it before, many times.
Our Edge
Expert Tech Recruiters, for early stage startups, within the Americas.
See how our approach can drive your startup's success.
Startups
Our Clients
We partner with Founders that value quality, culture fit, and strategic growth.
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VC Firms
Our Partners
We are proud to partner with respected Venture Capital Firms
that share our commitment to support startup success.
Focus
Our Edge
We're not just recruiters; we're entrepreneurs who have built startups from the ground up and partnered with Founders to build their engineering teams.
Specialized in early-stage engineering
We focus solely on securing talent for startups from Seed to Series B (and profitable bootstrapped companies)
Diverse engineering roles
We specialize in recruiting for all engineering roles, including leadership positions such as CTO, Head of Engineering, Principal, Staff, Tech Lead, and Sr ICs.
Extensive engineering network
Tap into our extensive network, featuring experienced engineers from a wide range of industries. Our domain-agnostic expertise allows us to source top-tier talent across various fields, ensuring we find the best candidates regardless of your startup's focus.
Focus on quality with our boutique approach
We manage a limited number of searches at a time, focusing intensely on delivering high-quality results and personalized service.
How we work
Our Process
Our approach is tailored to each startup's unique needs.
We provide hands-on, end-to-end recruitment support, ensuring a perfect fit for both skills and culture.
Our contained recruitment model guarantees a focused, efficient process, typically completing searches in under six weeks.
Personalized, hands-on recruitment guidance
From defining roles to making offers, we provide end-to-end advisory throughout the hiring process. We conduct a detailed Kick-off Call to understand your company and role in depth, and create custom client dashboards, data reports, candidate dossiers, and scorecards.
Speed up your hiring with our efficient process
Our contained recruitment model delivers results quickly, often completing searches in less than six weeks.
Leverage our deep industry insights
With years of experience in building companies and engineering teams, we provide valuable market insights and strategic hiring advice.
End mismatched hires
Our candidates are meticulously vetted for both skills and cultural fit, ensuring they contribute effectively right from the start.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Hear from Founders who have successfully built their engineering teams with our help.
"Ingenium has been a true partner to us as we've scaled our engineering team."
"Working with Ingenium is a dream; they are responsive, technical, and understand the unique challenges of recruiting for startups. They can quickly adapt to changing markets and talent needs, and have been a real asset to our company."
"Through them we were able to hire incredible folks, they all index really highly both on technical skills and culture fit, which is important for any team but especially for a growing startup."
"Ingenium Search quickly understood our company culture and what we needed in a leader, becoming our partners, more than recruiters. They helped us find the perfect match and made the whole process feel seamless and enjoyable."
"Not to flatter you or anything but I’ve worked with a lot of recruiters and you’re definitely one of the top, amazing sourcing and engaging with candidates."
"Alfonso and Dani are sharp and trusted talent partners for us at Hyperline. They make the effort to really understand our requirements and then put in the time and work required to find the right candidates."
"We have partnered with Ingenium with a few of searches, and they have helped us identify great talent. Their approach is very professional, and they have taken the time to build relationships rather than a transactional approach."
"Ingenium hit the ground running and quickly sourced hard-to-reach candidates. Not only that, they provided thoughtful, strategic guidance on how to keep candidates engaged in the process and ultimately make a compelling offer. I'd highly recommend them to any fast-growing startup looking for senior engineering talent, especially if you're looking for a strategic partner and not just a transactional relationship."
"We have been working with Ingenium from early on in our company's history, and have trusted the team with some of the most important, critical hires we have ever made. What I specifically appreciate about Alfonso and Dani, is how deeply they understand what's important to us in the roles we're looking to fill, how open and transparent they are about the process and the candidates, and receptive to feedback. I know I can always trust Alfonso and Dani to give us advice and to bring us the best candidates."
"We recently completed 3 technical searches with Ingenium. Not only did give us access to top tier talent, but they were also willing to conform their processes to fit with our own internal recruiting procedures. Their team were professionals from beginning to end and put everyone involved in the process at ease. I think this helped us attract and close great candidates."
"Thanks to Ingenium, we scaled our engineering team with incredible speed and precision. They truly understand what startups need to grow."
"Ingenium helped us build a world-class engineering team with top talent from across the Americas. Their process was seamless, and our team is much stronger now after working with them."
"Ingenium is our go to recruitment partner for all things engineering related. They are very communicative, provide high quality candidates and are great fit for any early stage startups looking to hire any technical roles"
About us
We are Founders too
We’re not just recruiters—we’re entrepreneurs who have been in your shoes.
We understand the unique challenges and needs of building a startup from the ground up.
Contact us
Let's build your team together
We're ready to answer your questions and discuss how we can find the perfect fit for your team.
© Ingenium Search LLC, 2025
Recent Placements
We connect world-class engineers with companies building the future,
here are a few examples of that in action.
CTO
Domain: Fintech/Payments
Stage: Series A
Investors: Gaingels, Sound Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Dragonfly, Altos Ventures
Head of Engineering
Domain: 3D Assets Entertainment
Profitable & Bootstrapped
Head of Engineering
Domain: E-commerce/Marketplace
Stage: Seed
Investors: Peak XV Partners, DST Global, Harlem Capital, Capital 49
Head of Engineering
Domain: Fintech/Payments
Stage: Seed
Investors: Equal Ventures, Dash Fund, Audacious Ventures
Staff Software Engineer
Domain: Fintech/Payments
Stage: Series A
Investors: Gaingels, Sound Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Dragonfly, Altos Ventures
Staff Software Engineer
Domain: SaaS/AI
Stage: Series C
Investors: IVP, BoxGroup, AIX Ventures, First Round Capital, Ulu Ventures
Staff Software Engineer
Domain: Fintech
Stage: Series B
Investors: Accel, Menlo Ventures, Forerunner, FPV Ventures, SignalRank
Staff Engineer - Front End
Domain: Health Tech/Marketplace
Stage: Series A
Investors: Canvas Ventures, Wave, Goodwater, Burst, Nomad
Staff Mobile Engineer
Domain: Health Tech/Marketplace
Stage: Series A
Investors: Canvas Ventures, Wave, Goodwater, Burst, Nomad
Staff Software Engineer
Domain: Health Tech/Marketplace
Stage: Series A
Investors: Canvas Ventures, Wave, Goodwater, Burst, Nomad
Staff Software Engineer
Domain: AI Reasoning
Stage: Seed
Investors: IQ Capital, Anthemis, AlbionVC, Green Visor Capital
Staff Software Engineer
Domain: GTM/AI
Stage: Series A
Investors: Mayfield Fund, Homebrew, Decibel Partners, Jetstream
Staff Software Engineer
Domain: SaaS/HR
Stage: Series B
Investors: Eldridge Industries, Norwest Venture Partners
Staff DevOps Engineer
Domain: Fintech/Blockchain
Stage: Series A
Investors: Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, HashKey Capital, SignalFire
Lead Software Engineer
Domain: Fintech/Payments
Stage: Series A
Investors: Gaingels, Sound Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Dragonfly, Altos Ventures
Technical Lead
Domain: SaaS/AI
Stage: Series C
Investors: IVP, BoxGroup, AIX Ventures, First Round Capital, Ulu Ventures
Lead Software Engineer
Domain: GTM/AI
Stage: Series A
Investors: Mayfield Fund, Homebrew, Decibel Partners, Jetstream
AI Scientist Lead
Domain: SaaS/HR
Stage: Series B
Investors: Eldridge Industries, Norwest Venture Partners
Solutions Architect
Domain: E-commerce/Marketplace
Stage: Seed
Investors: Peak XV Partners, DST Global, Harlem Capital, Capital 49
Senior Back End Engineer
Domain:Construction Payments/AI
Stage: Series A
Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Pear VC, BoxGroup, Pathlight Ventures, Foundamental
Senior Fullstack Engineer
Domain:Construction Payments/AI
Stage: Series A
Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Pear VC, BoxGroup, Pathlight Ventures, Foundamental
Senior Product Engineer
Domain:Construction Payments/AI
Stage: Series A
Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Pear VC, BoxGroup, Pathlight Ventures, Foundamental
Senior Software Engineer
Domain:Construction Payments/AI
Stage: Series A
Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Pear VC, BoxGroup, Pathlight Ventures, Foundamental
Senior Back End Engineer
Domain: AI-ML/Dev Tools
Stage: Series A
Investors: Founders Fund, Sancus Ventures, Ascend Venture Capital, GoingVC Partners
Senior Software Engineer
Domain: Fintech/Payments
Stage: Series A
Investors: Gaingels, Sound Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Dragonfly, Altos Ventures
Senior Blockchain Engineer
Domain: Fintech
Stage: Series A
Investors: 500 Global, Hack VC, GSR Ventures, Version One Ventures
Senior Front End Engineer
Domain: Health Tech/Marketplace
Stage: Series A
Investors: Canvas Ventures, Wave, Goodwater, Burst, Nomad
Senior Software Engineer
Domain: AI/Dev Tools
Stage: Series A
Investors: BoxGroup, Union Square Ventures, Village Global, Version One Ventures
Senior Software Engineer
Domain: Fintech/Blockchain
Stage: Series A
Investors: Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, HashKey Capital, SignalFire
Senior AI Engineer
Domain: AI/AdTech
Stage: Seed
Investors: Wing Venture Capital, Patron, Moonfire Ventures, Forte
Senior Product Engineer
Domain: SaaS/HR
Stage: Series A
Investors: Pear VC, Bessemer Venture Partners, Coatue
Senior Software Engineer
Domain: Fintech
Stage: Series B
Investors: Accel, Menlo Ventures, Forerunner, FPV Ventures, SignalRank
Senior Product Engineer
Domain: Fintech
Stage: Series B
Investors: Accel, Menlo Ventures, Forerunner, FPV Ventures, SignalRank
Senior Data Engineer
Domain: GTM/AI
Stage: Series A
Investors: Mayfield Fund, Homebrew, Decibel Partners, Jetstream
Senior Data Engineer
Domain: SaaS
Stage: Series B
Investors: Bain Capital, CIBC Innovation Banking, Lighter Capital, Relay Investments
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Domain: SaaS
Stage: Series B
Investors: Bain Capital, CIBC Innovation Banking, Lighter Capital, Relay Investments
Senior Software Engineer
Domain: SaaS
Stage: Series B
Investors: Bain Capital, CIBC Innovation Banking, Lighter Capital, Relay Investments
Senior Software Engineer
Domain: SaaS/HR
Stage: Series B
Investors: Eldridge Industries, Norwest Venture Partners
Our Team
Building the right team is critical for early-stage startup success.
We help Founders, from Seed to Series B, build engineering teams that match your culture and naturally accelerate your technical progress and business goals.
Co-Founder $ CEO
Alfonso Tiscareno
With over 16 years of experience in the tech recruitment industry, Alfonso stands at the forefront of connecting groundbreaking venture capital-backed startups with world-class engineering talent. Based in San Francisco, California, Alfonso has carved a niche in the recruitment world, specializing in engineering roles for early and growth-stage startups from Founding Engineers, Staff/Principal Engineers, and Engineering Leadership.Before founding Ingenium, Alfonso demonstrated a proven track record of success, spearheading the growth of technical recruitment divisions from scratch and leading teams to achieve remarkable global success. From the bustling streets of Sydney, Australia, to the innovative hub of California, Alfonso has been instrumental in the development and strategy of leading recruitment firms, making a lasting impact with the people that he partners with.The inception of Ingenium in April 2023 marked a significant milestone in Alfonso's career. It encapsulated a deep-rooted passion for fostering genuine partnerships within the startup ecosystem. Alfonso has built Engineering teams for portfolio companies of top-tier venture capital firms such as Gradient Ventures, Canva Ventures, Bessamear Ventures, Audacius Capital, Mayfield, Accel, Norwest Ventures Partners, including companies like Calm, Medium, Scale AI, Nines, Houseparty, and Allbirds, to name a few.Alfonso's journey is not just about professional achievements but reflects a profound love for family, tech, sports, music, and travel. Through Ingenium, Alfonso continues to drive the future of Tech recruitment, one successful placement at a time, building true partnerships that foster growth, innovation, and success for startups and talent alike.
Co-Founder & COO
Dani Abadi
Dani is a serial entrepreneur who has been building tech teams for over 15 years. Born and raised in Argentina and currently living in Uruguay, Dani is passionate about startups and innovation.As the former Co-founder and CEO of Educabilia, an EdTech marketplace that was venture-backed and acquired in 2015, Dani understands founders' challenges firsthand. He knows that the key to building a successful startup is hiring top talent.His approach to attract talent is to focus on identifying candidates who are excited to join the journey and committed to the long term. Recruitment is not just about matching keywords but about finding people who have the required skills but also fit the company's culture and product vision.With this mindset, Dani has helped early-stage startup founders in the US attract and hire outstanding developers and engineering leaders from competitive markets, including the US, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay and Colombia. He has successfully placed candidates in key roles such as CTO, Head of Engineering, Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and Senior Individual Contributors for startups like Eight Sleep, Monarch Money, Copy.ai and others.Dani is also a psychology graduate (with honors) and loves connecting with people worldwide to help them achieve their goals faster.
Director
Emily Howard
Based in the Pacific Northwest, Emily Howard joins Ingenium Search with over a decade of experience in technical recruiting. She has a proven track record of sourcing top talent for roles across engineering, product, design, and security, and brings a uniquely human, values-driven touch to every client engagement.Before taking on her role at Ingenium, Emily served as a Talent Principal at Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI fund), where she worked directly with portfolio companies to build their core technical teams. Prior to that, she was a Principal Consultant at Parker Remick, where she spent 10 years placing top-tier talent in competitive tech markets.Her favorite part of recruiting is integrating thoughtful processes and great people to fill roles seamlessly and quickly.A voracious reader, Emily finishes an average of 100+ books per year. The key, she will tell you, is listening to audiobooks whenever she can: riding her bike, walking her dog Cashew, and throwing pots in her pottery studio.
Technical recruiter
Memi Lubertino
Memi is one of the Technical Sourcers on our team. She graduated with honors in Business Administration from the University of Buenos Aires. With a knack for building relationships and excellent communication skills, she developed a keen interest in the field of talent acquisition.Memi has previously worked for a recruiting software startup in the US, giving her a deep understanding of what clients are looking for when searching for new talent. Born and raised in Argentina, she has a passion for art, traveling, and meeting new people.Dedicated and detail-oriented, Memi is committed to finding and connecting top talent with exciting opportunities in the tech industry.
Senior Technical recruiter
Maria Campos
Maria is a dynamic recruiter based in Bogotá, with 5 years of varied experience in the recruitment field.
She has experience in agencies, has worked hand-in-hand with innovative startups, and partnered with leading organizations like Uber and ONE through an embedded RPO model. This diverse background has given her valuable insights into the recruitment world, highlighting the importance of building meaningful relationships.Maria's passion lies in creating lasting connections, advocating for candidates, and matching remarkable talent with incredible opportunities. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, she continually enhances her ability to understand and connect with people.
Senior Technical recruiter
Daniela Guevara
Daniela is a results-driven Senior Technical Recruiter with over seven years of experience scaling engineering teams for startups and connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations worldwide. With a background in psychology and business, she excels at understanding the unique needs of both clients and candidates, enabling her to foster meaningful, lasting placements.Born and raised in Venezuela, Daniela's global perspective has been shaped by her experiences living in Wales and Spain. This international outlook, combined with her passion for travel, fitness, and caring for her pets, enriches her ability to build genuine connections with people from diverse backgrounds.At Ingenium, Daniela is dedicated to matching top engineering talent with impactful opportunities, helping startups grow and thrive by building world-class teams. Her commitment to personalized, thoughtful recruiting ensures both candidates and companies find the perfect fit for long-term success.
Research and Operations Lead
Krista Bienia
With 7 years of experience in technical recruiting, Krista specializes in optimizing workflows and fostering collaboration to identify, attract and retain top engineering talent and build high performance teams. Krista has experience in nearly all phases of recruiting, from research to client services, giving her insight into the full recruitment life cycle.Committed to continuous improvement, Krista cares deeply about leveraging research to inform best practices and scalable solutions, ensuring clients experience a seamless, impactful process.Born, raised, and based in Alaska, she loves getting outside in any kind of weather.
Contact us
Let's build your team together
We're ready to answer your questions and discuss how we can find the perfect fit for your team.
© Ingenium Search LLC, 2025
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