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World-Class Technical Talent

An Important Life Decision

At Marlin Search, we believe career moves should be guided by more than a resumé. Our approach goes beyond simply matching technical skills to roles, we take the time to understand motivations, aspirations, and cultural fit. This ensures long-term success, not just a quick placement.

We don’t see recruitment as a transaction. Instead, we offer guidance, insight, and genuine counsel to help candidates make one of life’s biggest decisions with confidence. For us, it’s about consultation, not just getting someone “over the line.”

Precision in Delivery

With over 15 years of experience, we’ve built a powerful network of trusted connections and referral streams. This gives us access to talent in hidden corners of the market and individuals who don’t advertise themselves but can be game-changing hires.

Our strength lies in deep industry knowledge and a clear understanding of the nuanced differences between firms, helping candidates and clients identify opportunities in a highly competitive domain.

Coverage

Software Development

Mixture of Latency sensitive C++, Java, functional Python programming requirements
Algorithmic Trading Development
High Performance Computing
Quantitative Research
SRE/Infrastructure Engineering
Hardware – FPGA/ASIC

Beyond Technical Skills

Our clients seek more than technical excellence, they value people who combine expertise with the right mindset and culture. Alongside strong technical leadership, we look for individuals who bring:

  • Pragmatism
  • Curiosity
  • Passion for problem-solving
  • Humility
  • Strong communication
  • Clarity of motivation

By aligning technical and cultural strengths, we help ensure lasting, high-impact placements.

Industry Reach

The Electronic Trading ecosystem attracts talent from a wide range of industries. Many firms value diverse backgrounds over direct finance experience, seeking individuals with transferable skills and a passion for the space. We regularly source talent from:

  • Big Tech
  • Data & Analytics
  • Networking & Telecommunications
  • Semiconductor & Hardware Engineering
  • Tech Startups
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • AI and Machine Learning
  • Gaming
  • Sports Betting
  • Finance
  • Medical Research
  • Pharmaceuticals