Don't hire your next technical leader on gut feel.
Most technical hiring fails because the people evaluating candidates cannot assess real technical competence. DoubleChecked runs CTO-led retained search for companies that cannot afford to get this hire wrong.
How the search works
A structured, CTO-led process from role definition to placement.
Role definition
We work with you to define what the role actually requires, not a job description wish list, but the real problems this person needs to solve in their first 90 days.
CTO-led sourcing
Active outreach to qualified candidates through our network and targeted sourcing. Every candidate screened for technical depth, leadership ability, and cultural alignment.
Technical assessment
Candidates are evaluated on real-world scenarios relevant to your business. No generic coding tests. A working CTO assesses whether they can actually do the job.
Placement & transition
We support offer negotiation, onboarding planning, and the first 30 days of transition. If you are moving from fractional to full-time, we manage the handoff.
Not all executive search is the same
Traditional Recruiter
- Resume screening by non-technical staff
- Behavioral interviews only
- Contingency model with split focus
- Placement and done
- No technical depth assessment
DoubleChecked
- Every candidate assessed by a working CTO
- Real-world technical scenario evaluation
- Retained model with dedicated focus
- Onboarding transition support included
- Replacement guarantee on every placement
Roles we place
Technical leadership roles where the wrong hire costs more than the search.
CTO / VP Engineering
Technical vision, engineering culture, product architecture, and team leadership.
VP Engineering
Engineering execution, team scaling, delivery process, and technical project leadership.
IT Director
Infrastructure ownership, vendor management, internal IT operations, and systems reliability.
vCIO / vCISO
Security leadership, compliance programs, risk governance, and IT strategy at the executive level.
Why DoubleChecked
- 01Every candidate assessed by a working CTO, not a recruiter reading a checklist.
- 02We understand your business context because we often serve as your fractional technology leader.
- 03No contingency model. Retained search means dedicated focus and a structured process.
- 04Replacement guarantee included in every engagement.
- 05Onboarding transition support included, not just a placement and a handshake.
Pricing
Fee structured in milestones tied to search progress. Scoped individually based on role complexity, geography, and urgency. Replacement guarantee included.
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