Software Staffing

Software Staffing

Software Staffing

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We've spent over a decade hiring, developing, and working alongside the engineers, designers, and delivery leads who build great software. Our staffing service is built on that same standard. When we place someone with your team, we already know what good looks like.

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Our staffing models

Direct placement

We find and place full-time engineers, designers, and technical leads — candidates who have been vetted against the same bar we hold our own project teams to.

Contract and contract-to-hire

Need someone in fast for a sprint, a release, or a longer engagement? We place contractors who can plug in quickly, work independently, and deliver without a long ramp-up.

Staff augmentation

We supplement your existing team with the specific skills you need — whether that's a senior engineer to unblock a backlog, a designer to carry a new feature, or a QA lead to get you ready for launch.

Embedded pods

For teams that need more than one role, we staff full pods: designers, engineers, and delivery leads who work together as a unit inside your organization.

Why use us

We've spent over 14 years hiring and working alongside the engineers, designers, and delivery leads behind great software. We know what makes someone genuinely strong in these roles — not just on paper. That's what separates our placements from a typical recruiter's.

Why use us

We've spent over 14 years hiring and working alongside the engineers, designers, and delivery leads behind great software. We know what makes someone genuinely strong in these roles — not just on paper. That's what separates our placements from a typical recruiter's.

Built for tech teams, not general hiring.

Our staffing practice exists specifically to place software talent. Every candidate goes through technical assessment with members of our own engineering team — the same people who build software for our clients every day. You won't get profiles that look right on paper but fall short in practice.

Onsite, remote, or anywhere in between.

We staff for how your team actually works — whether that's fully onsite, fully remote, or somewhere in the middle. The model adapts to what your project needs, not the other way around.

We bring only what's worth your time.

We don't send a long list and ask you to sort it out. We vet candidates for technical fit and cultural alignment before they reach you, and we put together a detailed summary for each one so you have what you need to make a confident decision — without wading through options that don't belong.

Right-sized for your situation.

Whether you need one engineer to unblock a backlog or a full pod to staff a new initiative, we scale to fit. Our bench has the depth to support projects of any size without compromising on the standard of who we place.

The expertise behind every placement.

Over a decade of hiring and developing software talent means we know what good looks like across a wide range of roles, stacks, and team environments. That experience informs every search we run and every candidate we put forward.

We stay in it with you.

Once a candidate joins your team, our relationship doesn't end. Each placed team member is a full Detroit Labs employee — with benefits, ongoing development, and support from our side. That means you get someone who's invested in the work, and we stay accountable for how things go.

Built for tech teams, not general hiring.

Our staffing practice exists specifically to place software talent. Every candidate goes through technical assessment with members of our own engineering team — the same people who build software for our clients every day. You won't get profiles that look right on paper but fall short in practice.

The expertise behind every placement.

Over a decade of hiring and developing software talent means we know what good looks like across a wide range of roles, stacks, and team environments. That experience informs every search we run and every candidate we put forward.

Right-sized for your situation.

Whether you need one engineer to unblock a backlog or a full pod to staff a new initiative, we scale to fit. Our bench has the depth to support projects of any size without compromising on the standard of who we place.

We bring only what's worth your time.

We don't send a long list and ask you to sort it out. We vet candidates for technical fit and cultural alignment before they reach you, and we put together a detailed summary for each one so you have what you need to make a confident decision — without wading through options that don't belong.

Onsite, remote, or anywhere in between.

We staff for how your team actually works — whether that's fully onsite, fully remote, or somewhere in the middle. The model adapts to what your project needs, not the other way around.

We stay in it with you.

Once a candidate joins your team, our relationship doesn't end. Each placed team member is a full Detroit Labs employee — with benefits, ongoing development, and support from our side. That means you get someone who's invested in the work, and we stay accountable for how things go.

Built for tech teams, not general hiring.

Our staffing practice exists specifically to place software talent. Every candidate goes through technical assessment with members of our own engineering team — the same people who build software for our clients every day. You won't get profiles that look right on paper but fall short in practice.

We bring only what's worth your time.

We don't send a long list and ask you to sort it out. We vet candidates for technical fit and cultural alignment before they reach you, and we put together a detailed summary for each one so you have what you need to make a confident decision — without wading through options that don't belong.

The expertise behind every placement.

Over a decade of hiring and developing software talent means we know what good looks like across a wide range of roles, stacks, and team environments. That experience informs every search we run and every candidate we put forward.

Onsite, remote, or anywhere in between.

We staff for how your team actually works — whether that's fully onsite, fully remote, or somewhere in the middle. The model adapts to what your project needs, not the other way around.

Right-sized for your situation.

Whether you need one engineer to unblock a backlog or a full pod to staff a new initiative, we scale to fit. Our bench has the depth to support projects of any size without compromising on the standard of who we place.

We stay in it with you.

Once a candidate joins your team, our relationship doesn't end. Each placed team member is a full Detroit Labs employee — with benefits, ongoing development, and support from our side. That means you get someone who's invested in the work, and we stay accountable for how things go.

How Detroit Labs staffs

Understand

1 Conversation

We start by getting to know your needs.

A single call is usually all it takes. We dig into the work, the culture, and the specific gap you need to fill. The better we understand your situation, the better the match.

Understand

1 Conversation

We start by getting to know your needs.

A single call is usually all it takes. We dig into the work, the culture, and the specific gap you need to fill. The better we understand your situation, the better the match.

Search and Evaluate

1–2 Weeks

We find and assess candidates using our own technical bar.

We source candidates and put them through assessment with members of our own engineering team — the same people who build software for our clients every day. We're evaluating for how people actually work, not just what's on their resume. If we have the right people on our bench already, we move faster.

Search and Evaluate

1–2 Weeks

We find and assess candidates using our own technical bar.

We source candidates and put them through assessment with members of our own engineering team — the same people who build software for our clients every day. We're evaluating for how people actually work, not just what's on their resume. If we have the right people on our bench already, we move faster.

Deliver

When you're ready

We bring you a shortlist worth your time.

You get a curated set of candidates we'd hire ourselves, each with a detailed summary. No sifting through options that don't belong — just the information you need to make a confident decision.

Deliver

When you're ready

We bring you a shortlist worth your time.

You get a curated set of candidates we'd hire ourselves, each with a detailed summary. No sifting through options that don't belong — just the information you need to make a confident decision.

Support

Ongoing

We stay in it with you long after placement.

Each placed team member becomes a full Detroit Labs employee, with benefits, development support, and ongoing accountability from our side. The partnership doesn't end at hire.

Support

Ongoing

We stay in it with you long after placement.

Each placed team member becomes a full Detroit Labs employee, with benefits, development support, and ongoing accountability from our side. The partnership doesn't end at hire.

Frequently asked questions

How is Detroit Labs different from other staffing agencies?

Our service goes beyond providing talent. We build customized, curated teams fully integrated into your projects. Each team is backed by Detroit Labs’ expertise in delivering innovative technology solutions. This ensures they are highly skilled and supported by a strong organizational foundation.

What types of roles can Detroit Labs fill?

We’re highly flexible. We provide short-term support for specific projects or long-term team integration. Our services are tailored to fit your timeline and business goals.

How quickly can Detroit Labs support our project?

Our dedicated team moves swiftly to find the right talent, often within a few days and never longer than a few weeks. We prioritize speed without compromising on quality.

What is the process for managing team members once they are embedded?

Once our team members are in place, we ensure a smooth integration with your internal processes. We offer ongoing support and can help manage the team to ensure alignment with your goals. Whether you prefer to handle direct management or let us oversee the team’s progress, we are flexible in our approach.

What if our needs change after the team members are in place?

We understand that project requirements can evolve. Our service is designed to be adaptable, so if your needs shift, we can quickly adjust the team composition or skillsets to match new challenges.

Let's have a conversation about your team's needs.

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Let's have a conversation about your team's needs.

Get in touch

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Let's have a conversation about your team's needs.

Get in touch

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