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Top NYC Tech Recruitment & Staffing Services

Scale your engineering and leadership teams with tailored tech staffing solutions built for New York City's competitive digital economy. From high-growth Silicon Alley startups to established enterprises, we leverage over 25 years of executive search expertise to connect you with elite software, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence professionals vetted specifically for your technical roadmap.

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Our Tech Recruitment Services

Connecting innovative firms with elite engineering, infrastructure, and leadership talent across diverse technology verticals and growth stages.

Chief Technology Officer

Recruit visionary C-suite leadership to direct long-term technology roadmaps, manage enterprise engineering organizations, accelerate digital transformations, and scale resilient tech infrastructure.

AI & ML Engineering

Source specialized artificial intelligence and machine learning engineers qualified to design, train, deploy, and monitor production-ready algorithms and intelligent business applications.

DevOps Engineering

Hire experienced DevOps specialists to automate complex deployment workflows, optimize CI/CD pipelines, maintain system reliability, and improve developer velocity across cloud environments.

Cloud Engineering

Place certified cloud engineers capable of architecting, migrating, and securing scalable multi-cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal system performance and high data availability.

Platform Engineering

Secure skilled platform engineers to build robust internal developer platforms, standardize tooling frameworks, automate operational workflows, and enhance engineering organization productivity.

Full Stack Engineering

Engage versatile full stack software developers proficient in modern front-end frameworks and resilient back-end systems to accelerate core product development cycles.

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Our 4-Step Technical Recruitment Process

Technical Requirements & Cultural Discovery

We conduct an in-depth consultation to map your tech stack, system architecture requirements, team dynamics, and business milestones within the competitive New York technology market.

Targeted Sourcing & Talent Mapping

Rigorous Technical & Cultural Vetting

Shortlist Delivery & Placement Support

Proven Placement Results

Client Success

Trusted by high-growth startups and established financial enterprises to build high-impact technical teams.

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Blair Shiffman

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The Ikon Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

We blend deep industry expertise with agile search methodologies to match exceptional tech talent with top employers.

Executive Search Expertise

Backed by founders with 25+ years of executive search experience navigating complex hiring demands.

Rapid Shortlist Delivery

Our efficient sourcing process delivers qualified tech candidate profiles typically within 2-3 business days.

NYC Market Fluency

Deep understanding of the New York tech ecosystem, salary benchmarks, and local talent availability.

Flexible Hiring Models

Comprehensive staffing solutions spanning retained executive search, permanent placement, contract, and temp-to-hire.

Meet The Leadership Team

Experienced talent advisors dedicated to your engineering hiring success.

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Kristin Lutz

Head of Contract Services

Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

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Connor Brown

Head of Insurance

Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

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Adam Levy

Managing Partner

Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tech roles does your NYC recruitment firm specialize in?

We recruit across the entire technology hierarchy. Our placements include leadership roles such as Chief Technology Officer and Director of Engineering, as well as specialized individual contributors including AI/ML Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Platform Engineers, Full Stack Developers, and Data Scientists across both early-stage and enterprise firms.

How quickly can I expect candidate shortlists for open tech positions?

What staffing engagement models do you offer for tech companies?

How do you evaluate and vet technical candidates before presentation?

Do you work with startups as well as established corporate enterprises?

Can you accommodate bulk or high-volume tech hiring initiatives?

What geographic markets do your tech recruiters cover?

What makes your technology recruitment practice different from generalist agencies?

Ready to Build Your Engineering Team?

Speak with our tech staffing specialists today for a customized talent strategy.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Executive Search Excellence

Recognized search practice certified for executive recruitment rigor.

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Technical Staffing Standards

Verified standards for technical assessment and candidate vetting.

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Workforce Solutions Provider

Certified provider of flexible contract and contingent talent.

Connect With Our NYC Tech Recruiters

Submit your hiring requirements and our specialized tech recruiting team will be in touch to discuss your talent pipeline.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.