Search Capabilities
Specialized searches for roles at the intersection of scientific expertise, enterprise software and customer outcomes.
Customer-facing technical professionals who can lead discovery, demonstrations, pilots, technical evaluations and value cases with enterprise R&D teams.
Solutions Engineers • Sales Engineers • Scientific Pre-Sales
Scientists and technical consultants who can translate laboratory workflows, configure complex platforms, manage change and drive successful adoption.
Scientific Implementation • Technical Consulting • Customer Success
Technical professionals building and supporting software across scientific data, lab informatics, materials informatics, PLM and R&D digitalization.
Product • Software Engineering • Scientific Data • PLM
Industry Focus
Recruiting across the platforms transforming how scientific and engineering teams manage data, conduct research and bring new products to market.
Software supporting laboratory workflows, experimentation and scientific collaboration.
Platforms combining scientific data, chemistry, materials science and machine learning.
Systems that structure experimental data, laboratory operations and scientific knowledge.
Enterprise software helping research teams modernize workflows and manage organizational change.
Platforms connecting product development, formulations, quality processes and lifecycle data.
Technical platforms applying AI, analytics and data infrastructure to scientific R&D.
Building a specialized Solutions Engineer pipeline for an enterprise R&D software company
Uncountable needed Solutions Engineers capable of working with enterprise R&D teams across the United States and Europe. The search required an uncommon combination of chemistry or materials science expertise, customer-facing technical experience and an understanding of complex scientific software and R&D workflows.
A focused search built around scientific credibility, enterprise R&D experience and the ability to translate complex software into measurable customer value.
— GRITLIY Solutions Engineering Search
Recruiting Track Record
Consistent sourcing, candidate engagement and interview generation across complex technical searches.
across specialized technical and scientific talent markets
presented for demanding technical searches
with startups and technology companies
after progressing through competitive interview processes
Figures reflect Gritliy's technical recruiting activity across independent and partner-led searches.
Our Process
A focused recruitment process for roles requiring scientific credibility, enterprise software experience and strong customer communication.
Step 1
Define the role outcomes, scientific background, software experience, customer responsibilities and non-negotiable requirements.
Step 2
Map relevant R&D software companies, adjacent platforms, scientific organizations and specialized talent pools.
Step 3
Identify professionals whose scientific, technical and commercial experience aligns with the specific hiring challenge.
Step 4
Evaluate domain knowledge, enterprise software experience, customer-facing ability, location, compensation and practical motivation.
Step 5
Present qualified candidates with clear evidence of alignment, likely strengths and potential concerns for the hiring team to review.
Step 6
Maintain candidate engagement, collect interview feedback and continuously refine the search around actual hiring decisions.
Technology supports the search, while technical evidence and human judgment determine which candidates move forward.
About Gritliy
First-hand engineering experience combined with focused recruiting across R&D software and scientific technology.
Founder | Software Engineer & Technical Recruiter
Umar is a former software engineer with more than 10 years of experience in technology. He has worked with organizations including Attabotics, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Pensions Services Corporation and Ceridian.
His engineering background gives him first-hand insight into how technical teams operate, how complex software is built and what separates genuine technical ability from keyword-level familiarity.
Today, Umar focuses Gritliy on recruiting for R&D software companies. His work covers Solutions Engineering, scientific implementation, technical consulting, lab informatics, PLM and R&D digitalization roles across North America and Europe.
This combination of software experience and specialized recruiting helps Gritliy identify professionals who can understand complex products, communicate with scientific customers and contribute to measurable business outcomes.
The Gritliy Advantage
More than 10 years in software and technology provide a practical understanding of technical products, teams and candidate experience.
An M.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering.
Candidates are assessed against real requirements, likely rejection risks and the specific outcomes expected from the role.
Experience sourcing specialized professionals across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Trusted by innovative companies to build world-class engineering teams
"Umar is an excellent and kind recruiter! He worked diligently to identify roles where I was a good match. Umar always kept a positive and supportive attitude, securing me multiple interviews at promising companies. I highly recommend working with Umar as a job seeker or as a startup seeking talent."
Start a Conversation
Tell us about the role, product and expertise you need. Your enquiry will go directly to Umar for a focused initial review.
Share the hiring challenge, required scientific domain and customer responsibilities. We can then determine whether Gritliy is the right search partner.