Employer – Frequently Asked Questions

RedTech Recruitment is a specialist technology recruitment agency based in Cambridge, UK. We help companies recruit exceptional graduates and experienced professionals across Software Engineering, AI & Machine Learning, Embedded Software, DevOps, Cloud & Platform Engineering, QA & Software Testing and other specialist technology disciplines.

We specialise in permanent recruitment and work with technology companies across both the UK and United States.

We recruit across a broad range of technical disciplines, including Software Engineers, Software Developers, AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Computer Vision Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Platform Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Cloud Engineers, QA Engineers, Software Test Engineers and other specialist technology roles.

We recruit from graduate and entry level through to experienced, senior and leadership positions.

RedTech Recruitment is based in Cambridge, UK, at the heart of the Cambridge technology ecosystem — internationally known as Silicon Fen, one of Europe’s best-known technology and innovation clusters.

Our location gives us particularly strong knowledge of the Cambridge technology market, while our recruitment network and client base extend across the UK and United States.

RedTech Recruitment supports technology companies across both the UK and United States. Although we are headquartered in Cambridge, UK, our recruitment network and client base extend internationally.

We recruit permanent technology professionals across graduate, experienced and senior levels for on-site, hybrid and fully remote positions.

We work with organisations ranging from early-stage technology start-ups and rapidly growing scale-ups through to established UK, US and international technology companies.

Our clients operate across areas including software, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, engineering and other specialist technology sectors.

Yes. RedTech regularly supports technology start-ups and scale-ups that need to build technical teams or make specialist hires. We understand that growing businesses often need recruitment support that is fast, flexible and capable of identifying candidates who are comfortable working in innovative and rapidly evolving environments.

Yes. Graduate and emerging talent recruitment is one of RedTech’s particular areas of expertise, but we also recruit experienced technology professionals from mid-level engineers through to senior technical specialists and leadership hires.

RedTech Recruitment was founded in Cambridge in 2019 by experienced technology recruiters. Since then, we have supported technology companies with permanent technical recruitment and built an extensive network of graduate and experienced technology candidates.

Yes. Software Engineering is one of RedTech’s core recruitment specialisms. We recruit Software Engineers and Developers across a wide range of technologies, experience levels and technical environments, from high-calibre graduates beginning their careers through to experienced and senior Software Engineers.

RedTech recruits across Front-End, Back-End and Full-Stack Software Engineering as well as systems, embedded and specialist technical software positions.

Technologies regularly encountered within our recruitment work include C, C++, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript and modern web frameworks, alongside specialist engineering and systems technologies.

Yes. C++ recruitment is a long-standing area of technical recruitment expertise for RedTech. We recruit C++ Software Engineers across areas including application software, systems, embedded technology and other technically demanding environments, from graduate through to senior level.

Yes. Specialist and difficult-to-fill technical vacancies form a significant part of our work. Rather than relying solely on candidates actively applying to job advertisements, our recruitment team can proactively identify and approach relevant technology professionals, including passive candidates who may not currently be searching for a new position.

Yes. RedTech recruits Embedded Software Engineers for technology and engineering companies in Cambridge and across the wider UK and US markets. We recruit across graduate, experienced and senior levels for roles requiring skills such as C, C++, embedded systems, firmware, Linux and other low-level software technologies.

Yes. Embedded Software and Firmware Engineers are particularly important within Cambridge’s technology ecosystem, including companies working across semiconductors, electronics, communications, defence technology and other specialist engineering sectors.

Being based in Cambridge gives RedTech strong knowledge of the local technical talent market, while we can also conduct wider searches for candidates with specialist embedded software experience.

Yes. RedTech recruits AI and Machine Learning professionals for technology companies across the UK and United States. Roles can include AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Computer Vision Engineers and other positions involving the development, deployment and application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

Yes. RedTech can conduct UK-wide searches for Machine Learning Engineers, from talented graduates and researchers entering industry through to experienced ML professionals. Our technology recruitment background allows us to search across both traditional commercial candidates and candidates with strong academic and research experience.

Yes. RedTech is based in Cambridge and has extensive experience recruiting technical professionals within the Cambridge technology market. We can help Cambridge companies recruit Machine Learning Engineers and related AI specialists locally while also conducting wider searches for candidates willing to relocate or work within hybrid arrangements.

Yes. RedTech recruits Computer Vision and Machine Learning professionals, including candidates with commercial, academic and research backgrounds. Depending on the role, this can include candidates with expertise across computer vision, image processing, deep learning, Python, C++ and related technologies.

Yes. This is an area where our AI and Machine Learning recruitment and graduate recruitment specialisms overlap particularly well. We can identify graduates with strong academic backgrounds, relevant projects and technical skills in areas such as Python, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Yes. RedTech’s emerging talent recruitment extends beyond bachelor’s graduates to master’s graduates, PhDs and postdoctoral researchers looking to move into industry. This can be particularly valuable for specialist AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision and other research and development-intensive positions where advanced academic experience is relevant.

Yes. RedTech recruits DevOps Engineers for technology companies across the UK and US, from developing engineers through to experienced and senior DevOps professionals. Searches can include skills across cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, automation, containers and modern infrastructure technologies.

Yes. RedTech recruits Platform Engineers and professionals with Kubernetes, containerisation, infrastructure-as-code and cloud experience. We can conduct searches for both broad Platform Engineering positions and roles requiring particular infrastructure technologies.

Yes. Our technology recruitment coverage includes Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), infrastructure and related disciplines. Searches can be tailored around an employer’s specific cloud platforms, infrastructure stack, location and experience requirements.

Yes. Software Testing and Quality Assurance are established areas within RedTech’s technology recruitment coverage. We recruit QA Engineers, Software Test Engineers, Test Automation Engineers and other software quality professionals from graduate through to experienced level.

Yes. We can recruit Test Automation Engineers and QA professionals with automation experience, including candidates working with software testing frameworks, programming and scripting languages, CI/CD environments and modern software development practices.

Yes. RedTech’s graduate technology recruitment expertise includes Software Testing and QA. We can identify technically strong STEM graduates whose skills, aptitude and interests make them suitable for graduate Software Test, QA and Test Automation positions.

Yes. Graduate and emerging talent recruitment is one of RedTech’s particular specialisms. We help technology companies recruit high-calibre STEM graduates, postgraduates, PhDs and postdoctoral candidates across Software Engineering, AI & Machine Learning, Data, Software Testing, Engineering and other technical disciplines.

Yes. Graduate Software Engineering recruitment is a core area of our graduate offering. We identify candidates based not only on their degree but also their programming experience, technical projects, academic achievements, internships and other evidence of technical ability and potential.

Yes. RedTech specialises in identifying STEM graduates for careers within technology, science and engineering. Our candidate network includes graduates from Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering and other relevant technical disciplines from universities throughout the UK.

Yes. RedTech specialises in identifying high-calibre graduates and emerging talent for technically demanding positions across the UK and United States. Our searches can target candidates with specific degree disciplines, academic achievements, programming languages, technical projects, research experience and other requirements relevant to the vacancy. We recruit across bachelor’s, master’s and PhD level, helping employers identify promising technical talent beyond candidates who simply apply directly to their vacancies.

Yes. We regularly work on graduate vacancies with specific degree subjects, classifications, A-level results, technical skills or other academic requirements. Our recruitment process allows us to screen candidates against these criteria before introducing them to an employer, saving hiring teams time when dealing with high volumes of graduate applications.

Graduate recruitment requires a different approach from experienced hiring. Depending on the vacancy, we consider academic performance, degree content, technical projects, dissertations, internships, placements, programming experience, personal projects, technical interests and evidence of aptitude alongside communication skills, motivation and suitability for the role.

Popular graduate technology vacancies can attract hundreds of applications, while some of the strongest graduates may never see a particular job advertisement. A specialist graduate technology recruiter can identify and screen relevant candidates, assess academic and technical requirements and proactively reach candidates with the potential to succeed rather than relying solely on inbound applications.

Yes. RedTech Recruitment is a specialist technology recruitment agency based in Cambridge, at the heart of the Silicon Fen technology cluster. We recruit for Cambridge companies across Software Engineering, AI & Machine Learning, Embedded Software, DevOps & Platform Engineering, QA & Software Testing and graduate technology roles. We also recruit for technology businesses throughout the UK and United States.

Yes. RedTech recruits Software Engineers for Cambridge technology companies across graduate, mid-level and senior positions. Being based in Cambridge gives us first-hand understanding of the local technology employment market, candidate geography and the challenges involved in recruiting technical professionals within the region.

Yes. RedTech can help Cambridge companies recruit AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Computer Vision Engineers and related specialists. Searches can cover Cambridge-based candidates as well as suitable professionals elsewhere who are willing to relocate or work within an employer’s hybrid arrangements.

Yes. Cambridge technology recruitment and graduate recruitment are two of RedTech’s core areas of expertise. We can help Cambridge employers identify STEM graduates, master’s graduates, PhDs and postdoctoral candidates for Software Engineering, AI, Machine Learning, Testing, Embedded Software and other technical positions.

Yes. In addition to our extensive UK recruitment work, RedTech supports technology companies recruiting permanent technical professionals in the United States. We can conduct targeted searches for specialist technology talent across Software Engineering, AI & Machine Learning, DevOps & Platform Engineering, QA & Software Testing, Embedded Software and other technical disciplines.

Yes. RedTech works with technology employers in both the UK and United States. Our specialist recruitment team can support US companies searching for Software Engineers, AI and Machine Learning professionals, DevOps and Platform Engineers, QA and Test Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers and other specialist technical talent.

We start by understanding the vacancy in detail, including the technical requirements, responsibilities, salary, location, working arrangements and the characteristics likely to make someone successful within the company.

Our team then searches our candidate network and the wider market, screens suitable candidates and introduces a focused shortlist rather than simply forwarding large numbers of CVs.

Yes. Candidates are screened before being introduced to clients. The precise screening depends on the vacancy but can cover technical background, experience, academic requirements, location, salary expectations, right to work, motivations and other requirements agreed with the employer.

RedTech specialises in permanent recruitment rather than supplying temporary or contract technology workers. This allows our team to focus on helping companies make long-term hires across graduate, experienced and senior technology positions.

Technology recruitment often involves highly specific combinations of technical skills, experience and academic backgrounds. A specialist technology recruiter understands the terminology, candidate market and differences between technical disciplines, allowing them to conduct more targeted searches and have more informed conversations with candidates.

RedTech specialises specifically in technology and STEM recruitment rather than recruiting across unrelated industries.

RedTech combines specialist technology recruitment expertise with a particularly strong background in graduate and emerging talent. Based in Cambridge and recruiting across the UK and United States, we support roles across Software Engineering, AI & Machine Learning, Embedded Software, DevOps & Platform Engineering, QA & Software Testing and other specialist technical disciplines.

We have built our reputation around candidate experience, carefully matched shortlists and long-term relationships with employers, reflected in more than 100 five-star Google reviews and recognition within the recruitment and technology sectors.

You can contact the RedTech Recruitment team by phone on +44 (0)1223 782 488 or by email at info@redtech-recruit.com. We are based in Cambridge, UK, and work with technology employers across the UK and United States. We aim to respond to all new enquiries within one business day.