Seattle

Software Engineers
Headhunters in Seattle

Connect with 523+ verified recruiters specializing in Seattle. Average placement time: 26 days. Success rate: 91%.

Headhunters

523+

Avg. Time

26 days

Success Rate

91%

Avg. Salary

$155,000

Why use a headhunter for Software Engineers in Seattle?

Finding qualified software engineers in Seattle requires deep market knowledge and extensive networks. The best candidates are often not actively job searching, making them invisible to traditional job postings.

Our network of 523+ specialized headhunters maintains relationships with passive candidates at top companies, helping you access talent you'd never find on your own.

The average software engineers salary in Seattle is $155,000, though compensation varies significantly based on experience, company stage, and specific responsibilities.

With demand growing +18% year-over-year, competition for top talent is intense. Companies using our platform fill positions in 26 days on average.

Top companies hiring Software Engineers in Seattle

Airbnb logoAirbnb
Stripe logoStripe
Netflix logoNetflix
Amazon logoAmazon
Microsoft logoMicrosoft

What we look for in Software Engineers

Minimum 50+ successful placements
Deep network in the local market
91%+ success rate on assignments
Transparent communication and regular updates
Understanding of compensation benchmarks
Track record with both startups and enterprises

Top Software Engineers headhunters in Seattle

Verified specialists with proven track records placing software engineers at leading companies in Seattle.

Jessica Davis

Jessica Davis

Partner

Russell Reynolds

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.873 placements
Software EngineersExecutive Search
William Wilson

William Wilson

Managing Director

Boyden

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.980 placements
TechLeadership
Ashley Brown

Ashley Brown

Principal

True Search

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.587 placements
Executive SearchStartups
Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson

Senior Partner

Daversa Partners

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.694 placements
LeadershipEnterprise
Nicole Thompson

Nicole Thompson

Director

Heidrick & Struggles

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.7101 placements
StartupsSeries A-C
Christopher Davis

Christopher Davis

Partner

Russell Reynolds

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 18+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.8108 placements
EnterpriseFortune 500

How it works

01

Brief us

Share your requirements. We handle everything else.

02

We match

Our algorithm assigns the best specialists for your role.

03

Watch live

Track every candidate and update in real-time.

04

Hire fast

Close top talent 10x faster than traditional agencies.

Software Engineers market insights in Seattle

Demand Growth
+18%

Year-over-year increase in job openings in Seattle

Avg. Compensation
$155,000

Base salary for mid-senior software engineers in Seattle

Time to Fill
43 days

Average time to fill positions through our platform

Success Rate
91%

Of searches completed successfully within 90 days

Frequently asked questions

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