The standard for technical search
The gold standard for technical search
Big missions require exceptional teams. With a research-first approach, Autonomous Search delivers talent that drives innovation for societal progress and planetary sustainability.
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Sourcing Verticals
Software
In a world where every company is becoming a software company, the architects of this digital transformation are in high demand. We've placed over 30 senior and staff-level engineers from tech giants like Google, Meta, and Airbnb, building the backbone of companies that scale to millions of users.
Pillar Tech Lead
Senior Staff Infrastructure Engineer
Engineering Manager
Applied Research
In an era of rapid scientific advancement, translating research into practical applications is vital. Our experience includes assembling teams of PhD researchers who've developed open-source AI models for climate science.
Machine Learning Researcher
Research Scientist
Data Scientist
Security
In the landscape of cybersecurity, you're not just fighting against hackers; you're up against nation-states and organized crime. The stakes are astronomical, and the talent you need is equally rare. We've made the first five security hires for multiple high-growth startups, building foundations for robust digital defenses.
Head of Security
Detection & Response Manager
Staff InfraSec Engineer
Hardware
As software eats the world, hardware gives it form. Our experience includes placing innovators who transform abstract concepts into tangible products that shape how we live and work.
Controls Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
93%
submission to interview rate
28%
of placements in underrepresented backgrounds
Customer Testimonials
"As a sourcer, Travis not only had an incredible eye for talent but also asked all the right questions to understand my needs as a hiring manager. His proactive communication and keen understanding of the technical landscape made him an invaluable partner in finding the right candidates."
Vivian Hare
Engineering Manager @ Airtable
"Travis is our go-to for tough tech hires. His deep understanding of the tech ecosystem let our team tap into candidates we weren’t seeing on the market, including those we have reached out to but didn't respond."
Harpaul Sambhi
Founder & CEO @ Magical
"Travis’s approach to recruiting is both scientific and intuitive. He leverages data and market insights while also understanding the intangible qualities that make a great hire. I’d highly recommend Travis to any company looking to build a world-class team."
"Travis was an incredible recruiter for us at Airtable. He had a deep understanding of the tech talent landscape which let us make several very senior and management hires in quick succession. I'd recommend Travis to any team looking to hire high-quality candidates!"
Wendy Lu
Principal @ Emergence Capital
"Time and time again, Travis successfully landed top-notch engineering talent for my teams, even in hard-to-fill domains like storage and data infrastructure. He was indispensable in building a high-quality talent pipeline. I'd recommend Travis to any team that's looking to scale!"
Andrew Wang
Engineering Manager @ Airtable
"Travis was one of the best recruiters I’ve worked with. He scaled up my team with hard-to-fill roles across many strong hires. I’d highly recommend Travis to any team in need of an outstanding recruiting partner."
Kai Su
Engineering Manager @ Observe
"Travis has brought us some exceptional talent that I'm grateful to now have on our team."
John Foye
Operations @ TalusAg
"Travis is gifted with a versatility and willingness to effectively support technical positions across domains and seniority levels by adeptly shifting his approach to meet the needs of the client."
Christopher Chalek
Talent @ Anthropic
"Travis was a superstar - he assembled an extremely strong shortlist of developers who were the perfect fit for my team. I was very impressed with the quality of candidates Travis delivered, compared to other recruiters I have worked with."
Jack Dwyer
GM @ Hohm Energy, Ex-McKinsey
"Travis is the best when it comes to attracting top talent. He is sharp at crystalizing the vision for complex products and stands out among many recruiters I've worked with.
Ping Ma
Director of Engineering @ Adobe
"He was repeatedly the highest yielding sourcer in the engineering org, not only in terms of leads but more importantly offers."
Vinithra Varadharajan
Director of Engineering @ HashiCorp
"He's one of the best recruiters we have worked with and consistently sends top-tier candidates to our clients."
Jeffrey Li
Co-Founder & CTO @ Paraform
"As a sourcer, Travis not only had an incredible eye for talent but also asked all the right questions to understand my needs as a hiring manager. His proactive communication and keen understanding of the technical landscape made him an invaluable partner in finding the right candidates."
Vivian Hare
Engineering Manager @ Airtable
"Travis is our go-to for tough tech hires. His deep understanding of the tech ecosystem let our team tap into candidates we weren’t seeing on the market, including those we have reached out to but didn't respond."
Harpaul Sambhi
Founder & CEO @ Magical
"Travis’s approach to recruiting is both scientific and intuitive. He leverages data and market insights while also understanding the intangible qualities that make a great hire. I’d highly recommend Travis to any company looking to build a world-class team."
"Travis was an incredible recruiter for us at Airtable. He had a deep understanding of the tech talent landscape which let us make several very senior and management hires in quick succession. I'd recommend Travis to any team looking to hire high-quality candidates!"
Wendy Lu
Principal @ Emergence Capital
"Time and time again, Travis successfully landed top-notch engineering talent for my teams, even in hard-to-fill domains like storage and data infrastructure. He was indispensable in building a high-quality talent pipeline. I'd recommend Travis to any team that's looking to scale!"
Andrew Wang
Engineering Manager @ Airtable
"Travis was one of the best recruiters I’ve worked with. He scaled up my team with hard-to-fill roles across many strong hires. I’d highly recommend Travis to any team in need of an outstanding recruiting partner."
Kai Su
Engineering Manager @ Observe
"Travis has brought us some exceptional talent that I'm grateful to now have on our team."
John Foye
Operations @ TalusAg
"Travis is gifted with a versatility and willingness to effectively support technical positions across domains and seniority levels by adeptly shifting his approach to meet the needs of the client."
Christopher Chalek
Talent @ Anthropic
"Travis was a superstar - he assembled an extremely strong shortlist of developers who were the perfect fit for my team. I was very impressed with the quality of candidates Travis delivered, compared to other recruiters I have worked with."
Jack Dwyer
GM @ Hohm Energy, Ex-McKinsey
"Travis is the best when it comes to attracting top talent. He is sharp at crystalizing the vision for complex products and stands out among many recruiters I've worked with.
Ping Ma
Director of Engineering @ Adobe
"He was repeatedly the highest yielding sourcer in the engineering org, not only in terms of leads but more importantly offers."
Vinithra Varadharajan
Director of Engineering @ HashiCorp
"He's one of the best recruiters we have worked with and consistently sends top-tier candidates to our clients."
Jeffrey Li
Co-Founder & CTO @ Paraform