Search Capabilities

What We Recruit For

Specialized searches for roles at the intersection of scientific expertise, enterprise software and customer outcomes.

Solutions Engineering & Technical Sales

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

Scientific Implementation & Customer Delivery

Scientists and technical consultants who can translate laboratory workflows, configure complex platforms, manage change and drive successful adoption.

Scientific Implementation • Technical Consulting • Customer Success

R&D Software, Data & Product Talent

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

R&D Software Specialties

Recruiting across the platforms transforming how scientific and engineering teams manage data, conduct research and bring new products to market.

Scientific & Laboratory Software

Software supporting laboratory workflows, experimentation and scientific collaboration.

Materials & Chemistry Informatics

Platforms combining scientific data, chemistry, materials science and machine learning.

ELN, LIMS & Scientific Data

Systems that structure experimental data, laboratory operations and scientific knowledge.

R&D Digital Transformation

Enterprise software helping research teams modernize workflows and manage organizational change.

Formulation, Quality & PLM

Platforms connecting product development, formulations, quality processes and lifecycle data.

AI & Data Infrastructure for Science

Technical platforms applying AI, analytics and data infrastructure to scientific R&D.

Case Study: Uncountable

Building a specialized Solutions Engineer pipeline for an enterprise R&D software company

THE CHALLENGE

Finding Scientific Experts Who Can Sell Technical Software

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.

Advanced Scientific Backgrounds
Targeting candidates with advanced degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science
Customer-Facing Technical Experience
Identifying professionals experienced in solutions engineering, technical consulting, demonstrations and enterprise implementations
International Talent Search
Building targeted pipelines across the United States, United Kingdom and Germany
Build Your Candidate Pipeline
THE RESULTS

A High-Quality Technical Pipeline

30
Candidates Submitted
24
Interviews Generated
8
Reached Mid-Round
2
Reached Final Round

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

Measurable Search Outcomes

Consistent sourcing, candidate engagement and interview generation across complex technical searches.

6,000+

Professionals Sourced

across specialized technical and scientific talent markets

200+

Candidate Submissions

presented for demanding technical searches

~125

Interviews Secured

with startups and technology companies

3

Reached Offer Stage

after progressing through competitive interview processes

Figures reflect Gritliy's technical recruiting activity across independent and partner-led searches.

Our Process

Built for Complex R&D Searches

A focused recruitment process for roles requiring scientific credibility, enterprise software experience and strong customer communication.

01

Step 1

Search Calibration

Define the role outcomes, scientific background, software experience, customer responsibilities and non-negotiable requirements.

02

Step 2

Talent Market Mapping

Map relevant R&D software companies, adjacent platforms, scientific organizations and specialized talent pools.

03

Step 3

Targeted Sourcing

Identify professionals whose scientific, technical and commercial experience aligns with the specific hiring challenge.

04

Step 4

Evidence-Based Qualification

Evaluate domain knowledge, enterprise software experience, customer-facing ability, location, compensation and practical motivation.

05

Step 5

Context-Rich Submission

Present qualified candidates with clear evidence of alignment, likely strengths and potential concerns for the hiring team to review.

06

Step 6

Interview and Search Refinement

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

Technical Recruiting Led by an Engineer

First-hand engineering experience combined with focused recruiting across R&D software and scientific technology.

Umar Aftab

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.

Discuss Your Search

The Gritliy Advantage

What Umar Brings to Every Search

Technical Fluency

More than 10 years in software and technology provide a practical understanding of technical products, teams and candidate experience.

Engineering Education

An M.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering.

Evidence-Based Evaluation

Candidates are assessed against real requirements, likely rejection risks and the specific outcomes expected from the role.

International Search Experience

Experience sourcing specialized professionals across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe.

Client Success Stories

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."
Nicholas Polimeni
Software Engineer
Together AI
Technical Recruitment
March 2026
✓ Multiple interviews secured

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Discuss Your R&D Software Search

Tell us about the role, product and expertise you need. Your enquiry will go directly to Umar for a focused initial review.

Speak Directly with Umar

Share the hiring challenge, required scientific domain and customer responsibilities. We can then determine whether Gritliy is the right search partner.

Email
umar@gritliy.com
Search Coverage
United States, Canada and Europe
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  • Scientific or technical domain
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  • Compensation range and hiring timeline