Talent Placement

Hire Vetted IT Talent, Faster Than You Think

Stop sifting through unqualified resumes. Get a curated shortlist of pre-screened engineers matched to your exact requirements within 48 hours.

48-hour candidate delivery30-day replacement guaranteeAll engagement models

Engagement Models

Your Engagement, Your Terms

We support all major engagement structures to fit your legal, financial, and operational requirements.

W-2

W-2 Employee

The engineer is a Tallend W-2 employee. We handle payroll, taxes, benefits, and HR compliance. You get the talent without the employer overhead.

Benefits included (health, dental, vision)
Full payroll compliance handled by us
Ideal for longer engagements
Can convert to direct hire later

Best for: Long-term placements where you want simplicity and compliance

C2C

Corp-to-Corp (C2C)

The engineer operates through their own LLC or S-Corp. They invoice Tallend directly. Best for experienced contractors who prefer independent status.

Maximum flexibility
Preferred by senior contractors
No benefits overhead
Clean business-to-business relationship

Best for: Experienced contractors with their own corporation structure

Contract

Fixed-term engagement with a clear start and end date. Great for project-based work or backfill needs with a defined scope.

Budget predictability
Clear project boundaries
No permanent hire commitment
Scale up/down easily

Best for: Project-based work with a defined timeline (3–12+ months)

C2H

Contract-to-Hire

Start with a contract period (typically 3–6 months), then convert to a permanent employee if it's a great fit — for both sides.

Reduce hiring risk
Prove cultural fit before committing
Candidate earns trust over time
Conversion fee applies at hire

Best for: When you want to evaluate fit before a permanent offer

The Process

How Client Engagements Work

A transparent, predictable process from request to onboarded talent.

Submit Your Request

5 minutes

Fill out our talent request form with the role, required skills, engagement type, and timeline. The more detail you provide, the faster and more accurate our match.

Talent Review & Sourcing

Same day

Our talent team reviews your requirements and sources from our pre-vetted pool. We conduct an initial technical screen and filter to only the best fits.

Candidate Shortlist

24–48 hours

You receive a curated shortlist of 2–4 candidates with detailed profiles, skill assessments, and availability. No bloated pipelines.

Interviews

1–3 days

Interview your shortlisted candidates on your schedule. We coordinate and provide preparation materials for both sides.

Offer & Onboard

1–3 days

Select your candidate. We handle the engagement paperwork, compliance, and onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth day-one experience.

Domains

12 Technology Specializations

We have pre-vetted talent across the full modern technology stack.

Frontend Dev

React, Vue, Angular, TypeScript

Backend Dev

Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, Go

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform

Data Engineering

Spark, Kafka, dbt, Snowflake, Databricks

AI / ML

Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LLMs

QA & Testing

Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, SDET

Cybersecurity

SIEM, Pen Testing, SOC, Cloud Security

SAP / ERP

SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, Oracle, Workday

Mobile

React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin

Architecture

Solution, Enterprise, Cloud Architecture

Product Mgmt

Roadmapping, PRDs, Cross-functional Leadership

Agile / Scrum

Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Delivery Managers

24–48 hrs

Candidate shortlist delivery

5–10 days

Average time to hire

30 days

Replacement guarantee window

FAQ

Common Questions

For most roles, we can deliver a shortlist within 24–48 business hours. Time to hire (including your interview process) typically ranges from 5–10 business days. Specialty or niche roles may take a few days longer, but we always set clear expectations upfront.

Every candidate in our network goes through: (1) Technical skills assessment aligned to the specific role, (2) Live coding or architecture interview conducted by our tech leads, (3) Background and reference verification, (4) Communication and culture-fit screen. We only present candidates we'd hire ourselves.

With W-2, the engineer is employed by Tallend and we handle all payroll, taxes, and benefits — you simply pay our bill rate. With C2C, the engineer operates through their own company and you pay a corp-to-corp rate. W-2 is typically preferred for longer engagements and compliance-sensitive environments. C2C is common for senior contractors who prefer independent status.

Yes. If a placed engineer doesn't meet expectations within the first 30 days of engagement, we will replace them at no additional sourcing fee. We stand behind our vetting process.

Absolutely. Our contract-to-hire model is specifically designed for this. After a defined contract period (typically 3–6 months), you can extend a full-time offer. A conversion fee applies, which we disclose upfront in the engagement agreement.

We work across the spectrum — from Series A startups that need their first senior engineer to enterprise teams scaling by 20+. Our process is flexible and our rates are competitive for both budget-conscious startups and enterprise procurement requirements.

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