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The gold standard for sustainable hiring, building:
The standard for sustainable hiring, building
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Big missions require exceptional teams. At Autonomous Search, we bring a research-first approach to talent strategy, solving complex US-based hiring challenges at the intersection of societal progress and planetary sustainability. Our pledge: 1% of our revenue directly supports critical climate initiatives.
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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.
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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
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Building the codebase for change
As every industry becomes a technology industry, software drives innovation that impacts how we work, live, and connect. From scaling high-growth startups to empowering ethical tech solutions, the demand for world-class software talent continues to rise—and we deliver.
Use Cases
Hired 50+ engineers across product and infrastructure roles for a unicorn tech company.
Recruited founding engineers for YC-backed ethical AI and climate tech startups.
Filled data engineering and infrastructure roles for an autonomous driving giant.
Powering the future, sustainably.
The global shift toward clean energy is more than a movement—it's a necessity. Renewable energy talent drives innovations in solar, wind, energy storage, and emerging technologies like green hydrogen and carbon capture. We connect pioneering companies with the experts they need to transform energy systems and accelerate the energy transition.
Use Cases
Scaled engineering teams for leading solar and wind energy developers.
Built permitting and compliance teams for a green hydrogen startup.
Developed commissioning teams for energy storage and carbon capture systems.
Engineering autonomy in the real world.
Robotics is reshaping industries—optimizing agriculture, transforming logistics, and driving automation on land, sea, and air. From autonomous systems to cobots, the talent building these machines merges software precision with physical-world expertise. We deliver specialists who innovate, scale, and deploy intelligent robotics solutions.
Use Cases
Scaled hardware teams for agricultural robotics startup.
Built mechanical and controls engineering teams for industrial automation..
Expanded ML and perception teams for autonomous driving giant.
Safeguarding innovation
As technology evolves, so do the risks. Cybersecurity is no longer just about defense—it’s about resilience in a world where trust is the foundation of progress. We specialize in sourcing exceptional talent to protect mission-driven organizations as they scale.
Use Cases
Expanded a unicorn's security team from 5 to 20.
Recruited CISOs and first security engineers for YC-backed startups.
Placed product security, InfraSec, and detection engineers at growth-stage tech companies.
Supporting the unseen heroes of innovation
Behind every transformative idea is a network of strategic leaders and operational experts ensuring things run smoothly. From early-stage non-technical hires to financial specialists driving sustainable investment, we place the talent that fuels growth and impact.
Use Cases
Placed chiefs of staff and operations leaders as first non-technical hires.
Built founding sales teams for ethical AI and climate startups.
Connected financial experts to renewable energy companies leading the transition.
93%
submission to interview rate
28%
of placements in underrepresented backgrounds
196%
YoY Growth
Customer Testimonials
14+ success stories and counting ↓
"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 sourced a lot of great candidates for our portfolio companies and would love to work together again on future roles!”
Peterson Conway
Head of Talent @ A* Capital
"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."
John Kim
CEO @ Paraform
"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
“Great working with Travis! Always nails quality & speed which is quite hard to do.”
Sean Doherty
CEO @ GovDash, YC W22
"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."
John Kim
CEO @ Paraform
"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
