Spectrum Search

Spectrum Search is the trusted Web3 recruitment partner connecting world-class talent with companies building the decentralized future. Founded in 2018 by Craig Oliver and strengthened by CSO Peter Wood (a crypto-native founder with multiple 7-figure raises and advisory roles at Outlier Ventures), the company was born inside the Web3 space, not outside looking in.

Core Services

Spectrum Search delivers specialized recruitment services across the Web3 ecosystem, including:

• Executive Search: Senior appointments and C-suite operators for protocols, DAOs, and Web3 platforms
• Individual Vacancy Recruitment: Permanent and contract roles across engineering, product, and operations
• Project Recruitment: High-volume hiring at scale for early-stage startups to global protocols
• Embedded Partnerships (Spectrum Partner): Flat monthly fee for all recruitment needs
• Contingent Recruitment (Spectrum Hire): Success-based fees for fast placements

Key Strengths

Spectrum Search stands out through deep Web3 domain expertise, delivering talent across:

• Engineering & Protocol Development: Solidity engineers, smart contract developers, ZK experts, Layer 1 & Layer 2 specialists, DevOps, security auditors
• Product & Design: Product managers, UI/UX designers, growth leads
• Business Development & Partnerships: BD professionals, partnerships leads, community managers
• Finance & Tokenomics: DeFi finance experts, token economists, crypto accountants
• Legal & Compliance: Crypto lawyers, risk managers, regulatory specialists
• Executive & Operations: C-suite operators, HR professionals, operations managers

The company leverages its proprietary tech platform "Spectrum Ignite" and maintains global talent pools across EU, US, MENA, and Asia. Their Web3-native recruiters possess deep technical fluency and provide strategic advisory on market conditions, salary benchmarks, and geographic recommendations.

Notable Clients

Spectrum Search has successfully delivered talent for leading Web3 organizations including Binance, Arbitrum Foundation, APE Foundation, Venus Protocol, Douro Labs (Pyth Network), Cat Labs, StatsPerform, The Block, GRVT, Morph Labs, Boson Protocol, and Luxor.

Why Choose Spectrum Search

Traditional recruiters don't speak the Web3 language. Spectrum Search offers founder-led strategy with technical insight at every level of the hiring journey, pre-vetted talent across all Web3 sectors (DeFi, GameFi, NFTs, DAOs, ZK & Privacy Tech, AI x Web3, Modular Blockchains, Real World Assets, Wallets & Payments), and a proven track record of delivering exceptional candidates with speed and precision.