Delivering dual engineering hires for a fast-growing surgical robotics company 

When a surgical robotics company needed to fill two highly specialised engineering roles simultaneously, they turned to R&D Partners. With tight timelines and niche requirements, they needed a partner who could deliver, without compromising on quality. 

Key stats 

• 7 candidates submitted for the priority role within 3 working days 
• 1 urgent hire completed in 2 weeks 
• 1 flexible contract-to-perm solution implemented for second role 

The situation 

Following a successful placement for a senior software engineering role, R&D Partners became the exclusive recruitment partner for a surgical robotics company specialising in radiosurgery. 

The VP of Engineering approached us with two urgent vacancies: one for a UI/API Engineer and another for a senior Treatment Planning Systems (TPS) generalist. Both roles were critical to the company’s 12-month development roadmap, but the team was concerned about the pressure of hiring for both simultaneously. 

The solution 

Having already built a strong partnership with the client, we had a deep understanding of their development goals, team dynamics, and employer brand. This allowed us to move quickly and represent them effectively to our medtech engineering network. 

After a detailed briefing, we prioritised the TPS generalist role while continuing to nurture candidates for the UI position. We developed a streamlined shortlisting process to reduce the burden on the hiring manager and ensure only well-vetted candidates were submitted. 

Within three working days, we introduced seven qualified candidates for the TPS role. One stood out, and we worked closely with the client to fast-track the process and secure their acceptance—completing the hire in just two weeks. 

For the UI role, we identified a strong candidate but the hiring manager had concerns about their transition from a large corporate environment to a fast-paced start-up. To address this, we proposed a “try-before-you-hire” model, contracting the candidate through our US entity to allow both sides to assess fit before committing to a permanent offer. 

The result 

The TPS generalist was hired and onboarded within two weeks, keeping the development roadmap on track. 

The UI engineer began working on a contract basis, with both sides now collaborating successfully under a flexible arrangement. The client continues to partner with R&D Partners for specialist engineering hires as they scale.

From urgent hires to agile solutions 

When growth demands speed and precision, a flexible recruitment strategy can make all the difference. If you’re scaling your engineering team or balancing multiple hires, we’re here to help. Let’s talk about how we can support your next phase of innovation.