Expertise in Hard-to-Find Talent
Strategic Engineering Search
01.Candidate Direct Outreach
This service focuses on proactively identifying and engaging highly specialized engineering candidates who are not actively seeking new roles. Utilizing targeted headhunting and market outreach strategies, it helps clients connect with elusive talent for highly technical roles. This enhances the recruitment pipeline by accessing passive candidates and building a tailored talent pool. It is ideal for hard-to-fill senior positions in advanced technological fields.
02.Technical Profile Mapping
This service involves extensive market mapping and analysis to identify skill availability and talent distribution across regions and industries. It provides clients with a comprehensive overview of the talent landscape for specialized engineering disciplines. The service supports strategic planning for talent acquisition and allows targeting specific skill sets in the semiconductor, quantum computing, and aerospace sectors. It includes detailed reports and tailored market insights.
03.Candidate Suitability Assessment
This service offers detailed evaluations of engineering candidates through structured phone or Zoom interviews, focused on technical expertise, cultural fit, and project experience. It includes shared notes and CV reviews to streamline the selection process. The assessment aids clients in making informed decisions for senior or specialized roles in emerging technology fields. It ensures high-quality candidate matching for critical projects.
Specialist Sectors

Hardware Engineering
ASIC & FPGA Design
Connecting elite talent with organizations developing next-generation silicon and custom integrated circuits for high-performance computing.

AI & Robotics
AI Hardware
Specialized recruitment for engineers building the physical infrastructure for artificial intelligence, from photonics to RF systems.

Future Tech
Quantum Computing
Connecting top-tier quantum engineers with pioneering research labs and startups developing the technologies of tomorrow.

FinTech Hardware
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Hardware
We connect HFT firms and quant trading companies with exceptional FPGA, RTL and digital hardware talent to build ultra-low-latency systems.
Our Search Team
Matthew Lewis
Founder & Director
Founder & Director of Branch Tech Recruitment. We focus on specialist engineering markets where talent is scarce and technical requirements are demanding. Our boutique approach ensures every search receives senior attention and a tailored strategy.
Samuel Rowlands
Managing Consultant
Samuel brings over a decade of executive search expertise to the hardware sector. As Managing Consultant, he oversees complex search mandates for senior leadership and niche technical roles in semiconductor markets.
Owen Cannon
Research Consultant
Owen specializes in deep-market mapping and talent identification within the photonics communities. His precise research approach ensures Branch Tech connects with passive talent in the most competitive sectors.
