DeepTech Talent & Executive Search India

DeepTech Talent · India to the World

DeepTech Talent & Executive Search in India.

Build research-grade teams for AI-native, research-led and engineering-intensive companies with Grizmo Labs—India’s DeepTech recruitment agency and founding-team search partner, from Seed to Series C.

First qualified profiles in 24 hours · Dedicated SPOC · Confidential search available
444+Founding & core hires
144+Companies supported
18 daysAverage time-to-offer
94%Role-fit accuracy
Deep specialisation, not keyword matching

Talent for engineering-intensive companies

We understand the difference between an API integrator and a model builder, a software engineer and a distributed-systems architect, a generalist and a true 0→1 operator.

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Artificial Intelligence

Research scientists and production engineers working across foundation models, fine-tuning, GenAI and agentic systems.

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Computer Vision & Robotics

Specialists in biometrics, perception, autonomous systems, edge deployment and physical AI.

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AI Infrastructure

Engineers who build reliable training, inference, evaluation and GPU orchestration platforms.

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Core Engineering

Backend, distributed systems, platform, SRE and security talent for demanding product environments.

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Product & Design

AI product leaders, product designers and technical programme owners who translate research into adoption.

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Leadership & GTM

CTO, VP Engineering, Head of AI, enterprise sales and customer-success leaders for the scale journey.

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Seed to Series C

The right talent architecture at every stage

The profile that unlocks product-market fit is not always the profile that scales the company. We calibrate the search to the risks, milestones and operating reality of your stage.

STAGE 01

Seed

Build the first technical nucleus.

  • Founding engineers
  • AI research talent
  • Hands-on tech leads
STAGE 02

Series A

Turn early systems into a repeatable product.

  • Engineering managers
  • Product leaders
  • Platform builders
STAGE 03

Series B

Scale product, reliability and execution.

  • Staff/Principal ICs
  • VP Engineering
  • GTM specialists
STAGE 04

Series C+

Build depth, governance and global reach.

  • Functional heads
  • Global leadership
  • GCC expansion
Full-team coverage

From research lab to revenue engine

DeepTech companies need more than technical specialists. We build connected teams across research, engineering, product, leadership and commercial execution.

Research Scientist
LLM Engineer
ML Platform Engineer
Founding Engineer
Staff / Principal Engineer
Engineering Manager
AI Product Manager
VP Engineering / CTO
Enterprise Sales Leader
Customer Success Head
Why Grizmo Labs

Technical judgement before profile volume

Our search begins with the engineering problem—not a generic job description.

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Capability-led screening
Named models, methods, systems, scale and measurable outcomes.
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Founder-level calibration
We align role scope, stage fit, compensation and candidate narrative.
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Passive-talent headhunting
Targeted market mapping beyond active jobseekers and databases.
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Evidence-rich submissions
Clear fit rationale, risks, motivation, notice and compensation context.
Search methodology

A disciplined route from brief to joining

Fast execution with visible checkpoints and founder-level accountability.

Calibrate

Translate the business milestone into a precise talent scorecard.

Map

Identify relevant companies, labs, teams and adjacent talent pools.

Headhunt

Engage high-fit passive candidates with a compelling role narrative.

Validate

Assess technical evidence, stage fit, motivation and practical constraints.

Close

Support interviews, compensation alignment, offer and joining assurance.

Globalink™

Access India’s DeepTech talent—from anywhere

We help global startups, scale-ups and GCCs build high-calibre teams in India across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, NCR, Chennai and distributed talent hubs.

Flexible engagement

Choose the search model that matches the mandate

FOCUSED ROLE

Success Search

For well-defined individual-contributor and manager roles.

  • Dedicated search owner
  • Weekly tracking
  • Pay on successful joining
MULTI-HIRE

Project / RPO

For pods, new functions, GCC teams and sustained hiring programmes.

  • Embedded delivery model
  • Hiring analytics
  • Scalable recruiter capacity
Free founder resource

Download the India DeepTech Talent Map

Salary benchmarks, talent hubs, target-company clusters and priority roles across AI, engineering and leadership.

Frequently asked questions

DeepTech recruitment in India

What is a DeepTech recruitment agency?

A DeepTech recruitment agency specialises in roles where scientific, research or complex engineering capability is central to the product—such as AI research, ML infrastructure, computer vision, robotics, semiconductors and distributed systems.

Which DeepTech roles does Grizmo Labs recruit for?

We recruit across AI research and engineering, core software, data, platform, product, security, technical leadership, GTM and customer success, including founding and executive mandates.

Do you support Seed and early-stage startups?

Yes. Grizmo Labs supports Seed-to-Series C companies, with particular strength in founding engineers, first technical leaders and high-ownership 0→1 talent.

How quickly can you share candidates?

After role calibration and agreement completion, our standard operating model targets the first relevant profiles within 24 hours. Timelines vary for highly confidential or research-scarce mandates.

How do you evaluate specialised AI candidates?

We look for evidence such as named models, fine-tuning techniques, datasets, model-level metrics, production constraints, research output and direct ownership—not only AI keywords.

Can you recruit CTOs and VP Engineering leaders?

Yes. Our executive-search practice covers CTO, VP Engineering, Head of AI, Engineering Director and other technical leadership positions through retained and confidential search.

Can international companies hire DeepTech teams in India through Grizmo?

Yes. Globalink™ helps international companies access and build engineering, AI, product and leadership teams from India.

What locations do you cover?

We hire across India’s major technology hubs, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, NCR and Chennai, as well as remote and international mandates.

Your next breakthrough needs the right team.

Tell us what you are building. We’ll help architect the talent required to build it.

No generic CV dump. A precise, evidence-led search plan.