Australia
With over 17 years in technical recruitment across the UK and Australia, I specialise in embedded software, firmware and electronics. The roles I work on tend to sit at the boundary of hardware and software, where job titles don’t quite capture the reality of the work. Embedded C/C++, RTOS, embedded Linux, driver development, system integration. The kind of hiring that looks straightforward on paper, but is anything but in practice. I work closely with founders, CTOs and engineering leaders to help them hire into these environments, particularly where reliability, constraints and real-world performance actually matter. Most of the engineers I represent are comfortable close to the metal, not just writing code, but understanding the system as a whole. I’m selective about who I work with and who I introduce. The focus is always on fit, both technically and within the team. If you’re building in this space or struggling to find engineers who genuinely understand it, I’m always happy to share what I’m seeing in the market. Founder, KinTel Talent Focused on fit. Powered by insight.
I founded KinTel Talent to focus on one area I know well: embedded software, firmware and electronics. I work with engineering-led businesses building hardware and software systems, helping them hire people who can actually deliver in complex environments. Most of the work I do sits in the “hard to hire” category, where roles require a mix of low-level software and hardware awareness, and where generalist recruitment approaches tend to fall short. This typically includes: • Embedded C/C++ and firmware • RTOS and embedded Linux • Electronics, FPGA and board-level design • Systems and hardware-software integration roles I work directly with founders, CTOs and engineering leaders, whether that’s a critical hire or building out a team over time. KinTel Talent is set up as a more focused alternative to high-volume recruitment, with an emphasis on understanding the technology, the team, and what "good" actually looks like in this space.
Worked as a specialist headhunter focused on embedded systems, firmware and electronics roles. During this time, I partnered with founder-led engineering firms and defence contractors across Australia on hard-to-fill, high-impact hires. Typical roles included: • Senior firmware engineers • Hardware designers (Altium, FPGA) • Technical leads and engineering managers • IoT and systems-focused roles
Led the embedded and electronics desk, working across firmware, embedded software and hardware-focused roles. Focused on the intersection of hardware and software, supporting both mid-sized engineering firms and larger global organisations. Worked on specialist hires across firmware, electronics design and systems roles, building out talent pipelines in a relatively niche part of the market.