Direct-Hire Search for Core & Specialized Tech
From enterprise IT infrastructure to specialized real-time graphics engineering, we connect growing teams with vetted technical talent.
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Systems Administrators
Cloud Architects
Network Engineers
DevOps/SRE
Cybersecurity Specialists
And Related Technical Roles
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Full-Stack Developers
Backend Engineers
C++/C# Systems Developers
API Architects
Mobile Engineers
And Related Technical Roles
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Data Engineers
BI Analysts
Engineering Managers
VPs of IT
Technical Program Managers
And Related Technical Roles
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Unreal Engine (C++) & Unity Developers
Shader/Graphics Programmers
Gameplay Systems Engineers
Technical Art Directors
And Related Technical Roles
How We Partner
Connect & Scope
We hop on a quick intake call to review your Job Description (JD), team culture, and technical requirements.
Execute Terms
We send over our standard Direct-Hire Fee Schedule and agreement so terms are 100% transparent before we begin.
Source & Deliver
We launch the targeted search, vet candidates internally, and present qualified talent ready for interviews.
Rethinking Technical Search: Direct-Hire vs. Contract-to-Hire
Why traditional contract agency markups quietly inflate hiring budgets and how direct placement delivers better talent at a lower total cost.
Traditional Contract-to-Hire
(6-Month Evaluation)
Inflated Hourly Bill Rates: Typical $100/hr+ bill rate includes $30/hr+ in agency markups ($104,000 total 6-month outlay on a $120k role).
Restrictive Lock-In Clauses: Forces 1,040 contract hours or heavy early-buyout penalties before making a full-time offer.
Hidden Cancellation Costs: Standard MSAs require a 30-day paid notice period if a contractor underperforms.
Limits Candidate Quality: Top 10% passive candidates who are currently employed refuse temporary evaluation contracts.
JDR Talent Direct-Hire Search (15% Placement Fee)
Predictable, Lower Total Cost: Single $18,000 fee + direct W-2 base salary saves $26,000+ over 6 months on the exact same candidate.
Zero Conversion Red Tape: Candidate is your full-time employee on Day 1 with no hourly markups or buyout penalties.
Risk-Protected Placement: Backed by our 60-Day Placement Guarantee—if they resign or aren't a fit, we replace them at no extra cost.
Access to Elite Talent: Attracts high-performing passive engineers, architects, and leads ready for long-term career growth.
Capital-Efficient Hiring for Modern Teams
Contract-to-hire markups quietly eat away at critical project budgets. JDR Talent delivers permanent technical leaders from Day 1 while keeping thousands of dollars inside your development budget.
Let's Build Your Tech Team
Reach out directly to discuss your open roles, technical requirements, or custom search needs—and start building with us today!
