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A boutique firm built on 20 years of trust.

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.

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Our story

From global firms to something more personal.

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
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How we work

Senior attention at every stage.

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.

  • Every shortlist reviewed by a Co-Founder
  • Direct communication - no account managers
  • Post-hire follow-up included as standard
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Why Optiveum

What sets us apart.

Six reasons why founders and IT directors choose to work with us.

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Founder-led projects

Every mandate is personally supervised by Marek or Tomek - not delegated to junior recruiters. You get experienced eyes on your brief from day one.

02

17,000+ verified candidates

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.

03

International reach

Active placements across Poland, Germany, Israel, Switzerland, the US and Scandinavia. We understand the hiring regulations and salary benchmarks in every market we serve.

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Deep technical vetting

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.

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Reply within 24 hours

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.

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Long-term partnerships

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.

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Our mission

To make great IT talent accessible to every ambitious company - regardless of size or location.

Learn how we do it
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Questions we hear most often.

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Tell us what you are looking for, we will get back to you within 24 hours.

  • Founder-led - you talk to people who decide.
  • 20+ years across global recruitment.
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