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PlaceUp

A bILTup Company

Direct Placement Staffing. Done With Practitioner Precision.

PlaceUp specializes in direct placement — permanent hire staffing for technology, Learning & Development, and executive roles. Our AI-enhanced matching and practitioner-vetted process means every candidate we present is genuinely qualified, not just keyword-matched.

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Our Search Models

Two Search Models. One Committed Partner.

We specialize in both contingent and retained search — because the right model depends on the role, the timeline, and the stakes involved.

Contingent Search

No placement, no fee

In a contingent search engagement, PlaceUp is compensated only when a successful placement is made. There is no upfront fee — we get to work immediately and are motivated entirely by results. Contingent search is ideal for:

  • Mid-level technology and L&D roles
  • Positions where speed is the priority
  • Organizations that want to evaluate fit before committing
  • Roles where multiple candidates are needed quickly

Retained Search

Dedicated. Exclusive. Results-focused.

In a retained search engagement, the client pays an upfront fee to engage PlaceUp exclusively for a specific search. This model gives us the resources and mandate to conduct a thorough, targeted search with full dedication. Retained search is ideal for:

  • Senior leadership and C-suite placements
  • Roles requiring deep market mapping
  • Confidential or sensitive searches
  • Positions where the wrong hire carries significant organizational risk

Not sure which model is right? Tell us about the role and we'll recommend the best approach. Start a search →

Placement Scope

Who We Place

Technology

  • ›Software Engineers & Architects
  • ›DevOps & SRE Engineers
  • ›Data Engineers & Scientists
  • ›ML / AI Engineers
  • ›Cloud Architects
  • ›Security Engineers
  • ›Engineering Managers
  • ›VP of Engineering
  • ›CTO / CIO

Learning & Development

  • ›Instructional Designers
  • ›L&D Managers & Directors
  • ›Chief Learning Officers
  • ›Technical Trainers & Facilitators
  • ›LMS Administrators
  • ›Learning Experience Designers
  • ›L&D Business Partners

All Functions

  • ›Directors & VPs (all functions)
  • ›C-Suite & Executive Leadership
  • ›HR & People Operations
  • ›Finance & Operations
  • ›Marketing & Communications
  • ›Project & Program Management
  • ›General Management

The Process

The PlaceUp Process

01

Step 01 — Tell Us About the Role

Share the position, the must-haves, the culture, and the timeline. We ask the right questions upfront so we don't waste your time later.

02

Step 02 — AI Finds. Humans Verify.

Our AI-enhanced matching surfaces the strongest candidates from our network and beyond. Every match is then reviewed by a domain practitioner before we present anyone to you.

03

Step 03 — You Meet the Right Person

We present only verified, qualified candidates — with a practitioner's assessment of each. You meet people who are ready to contribute from day one.

Ready to Find Your Next Great Hire?

Tell us about the role and we'll get to work. No long intake forms. No runaround.

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