search foundry

we are a boutique recruiting firm

Search Foundry is a recruiting partner built for high growth technology companies.

Founded by Shawn Brown, a former senior recruiter at Andreessen Horowitz with earlier leadership roles at Google, Amazon, and Etsy, Search Foundry brings deep experience in building engineering, AI, and product teams during pivotal stages of growth.

What sets Search Foundry apart is our ability to operate as an embedded extension of your team. We manage the recruiting process end to end, from sourcing and pipeline development to candidate evaluation and ATS operations, so you can scale efficiently without increasing internal headcount.

Embedded Recruiting Services

1, Hiring Strategy & Partnership

  • Partner with high-growth teams to design and execute scalable hiring strategies across engineering, AI, and product

  • Collaborate closely with hiring managers to refine role requirements and success criteria

  • Provide market insights on talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive landscape

  • Implement data-driven recruiting strategies to improve funnel performance and time-to-hire

2. Talent Sourcing & Candidate Evaluation

  • Conduct targeted sourcing and outbound outreach to attract top-tier, hard-to-reach talent

  • Build and maintain high-quality candidate pipelines aligned with hiring goals

  • Screen and assess candidates for strong technical and cultural alignment

  • Continuously iterate on sourcing strategies and messaging to improve engagement and conversion

3. Recruiting Operations & Execution

  • Own the full recruiting lifecycle end-to-end, from role definition through offer and close

  • Manage and optimize ATS workflows to streamline recruiting operations

  • Enhance candidate experience through clear communication and structured interview processes

  • Scale hiring efforts efficiently without increasing internal headcount or operational burden

Let’s Work Together

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