We help companies across Europe, Israel and the US build world-class IT teams — with the personal attention you'd expect from a founder-led firm.
Optiveum was founded in 2020 by Marek Wróbel and Tomasz Polikowski — two recruitment professionals with over 20 years of combined experience inside some of the world's largest staffing organisations. They knew the system inside out. And they knew what was missing.
Large agencies excel at volume. What they rarely deliver is depth — a genuine understanding of a client's culture, stack and the kind of person who will actually thrive there. Marek and Tomek left to build something different: a boutique firm where every search is treated like it matters. Because it does.
"After years in large global firms, we wanted to create something more personal — where every client gets senior-level attention, not just a process." — Marek Wróbel & Tomasz Polikowski, Co-Founders
At Optiveum, there are no account managers or junior coordinators between you and the search. Every mandate is personally run by Marek or Tomek — from the initial brief to the final offer. That means faster decisions, sharper shortlists and a partner who genuinely understands the role they're filling.
Six reasons why founders and IT directors choose to work with us.
Every mandate is personally supervised by Marek or Tomek — not delegated to junior recruiters. You get experienced eyes on your brief from day one.
A proprietary, constantly updated talent pool across CEE, built over 20 years of active recruiting. Every profile is screened and tagged by skill, seniority and market.
Active placements across Poland, Germany, Israel, Switzerland, the US and Scandinavia. We understand the hiring regulations and salary benchmarks in every market we serve.
Every shortlisted candidate is interviewed by our team for technical skills, project history, motivation and culture fit. You only see people who are genuinely relevant.
We respect your time. Every enquiry receives a senior response within one business day — no auto-replies, no queues. A real person who knows your context.
60% of our clients have worked with us for 3+ years. We don't optimise for transactions — we optimise for relationships that keep delivering value.
We typically begin sourcing within 48 hours of receiving a signed brief. First profiles are usually presented within 5–10 business days, depending on seniority and the specifics of the role.
Yes — the majority of our clients are based in Israel, Switzerland, Germany and the US. We handle the full cross-border process, including legal considerations, salary benchmarking and time-zone coordination.
Primarily mid to senior level — developers, tech leads, architects and engineering managers. We don't focus on entry-level roles, as our model is built around in-depth vetting that's most impactful at senior levels.
Every shortlisted candidate is personally interviewed by our team. We assess technical skills, project history, motivation and communication — and only present profiles we would confidently hire ourselves.
Sourcing, screening, coordination, offer management and 3-month post-hire follow-up. No hidden costs. We discuss our fee structure transparently during the first call.
Yes. We handle permanent hires, B2B contracts and staff augmentation — depending on your needs and local regulatory requirements. We'll advise on the most practical model for your specific situation.
You work directly with the founders from day one. No account managers, no handoffs. That's the boutique difference — the person you speak to in the first call is the same person who reviews every CV before it reaches you.
Yes, always. We treat every client mandate and candidate profile with full confidentiality. NDAs are part of our standard onboarding and can be tailored to your legal requirements.
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The Central European IT market has matured significantly over the past decade. Poland, Czech Republic and Ukraine now produce some of Europe's most technically rigorous engineers — professionals who combine strong fundamentals with practical experience in modern stacks. For companies in Israel, Switzerland and Scandinavia, this talent pool represents an underutilised competitive advantage.
Recruiting into this market requires local knowledge: understanding of salary expectations, notice periods, B2B contracting norms and the cultural expectations that determine whether a placement will succeed long-term. That's where Optiveum's 20-year track record becomes the differentiator.
"The best hire isn't always the fastest — it's the one who stays and delivers." — Marek Wróbel, Co-Founder
| Technology Area | Seniority | Typical time-to-hire | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontend (React, Vue, Angular) | Mid–Senior | 2–3 weeks | PL, DE, IL, CH |
| Backend (Java, .NET, Python) | Mid–Staff | 3–4 weeks | PL, UA, DE, US |
| DevOps & Cloud (AWS, Kubernetes) | Senior–Lead | 3–5 weeks | PL, CH, SE, NO |
| Data & AI (ML, Data Eng., LLM) | Senior–Principal | 4–6 weeks | PL, IL, US, UK |
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Direct briefing with a founder. No account managers, no handoffs. Your requirements reach the people searching — unchanged.
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Built a 9-person backend team in 11 weeks — every hire passed the 6-month retention mark.
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A near-shore squad of 6 engineers extended the product team and cut delivery time by a third.
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