Stop paying for noise.
Start hiring signal.
Built to find the one.
Founder-led recruitment for high-growth startups and scaleups across Canada, the US, and LATAM. We partner directly with founders and hiring leaders to design the hiring strategy, source exceptional engineers, and deliver curated shortlists in 7–10 days.
Founder to founder. No resume blasts.
Founder-Led Recruiting
Amna Amjad, Founder & CEO
- 7–10 day curated shortlists
- Direct founder involvement from day one
- Only high-signal candidates
- Transparent, aligned pricing
Canada · US · LATAM
Why Lumen Hire
Built for founders who want signal, not noise.
Founder-Led From Start to Offer
You work directly with the founder.
No account managers. No handoffs.
Signal Over Volume
We send curated shortlists, not resume blasts.
Structured, Tight Execution
Clear sourcing strategy.
Disciplined coordination.
Fast feedback loops.
Built on Enterprise-Grade Hiring Discipline
Since 2020, Amna has delivered complex executive and technical hiring mandates for global enterprises including Nordstrom, Walmart, Mars, The Home Depot, Ford Motor Company, TD Bank, Mastercard, Wipro, and Confiz. Before founding Lumen Hire, she partnered with leadership teams through established recruitment firms to place senior executives and specialized technical talent across North America and global markets. She now applies that enterprise-level rigor and structured hiring discipline to high-growth tech teams.
Enterprise experience gained through prior agency roles.
Roles We Hire
We focus exclusively on technical and product hires for high-growth teams.
Engineering
- Frontend Engineers
- Backend Engineers
- Full Stack Developers
Infrastructure & Data
- DevOps & Cloud Engineers
- Data Engineers & Analysts
- QA Engineers
Product & Experience
- Product Managers
- UI/UX Designers
- Customer Success
Full-time · Contract · Remote · Hybrid across Canada, US & LATAM
The Lumen Method
Four disciplined stages. No shortcuts.
Calibration
Deep intake to define what "great" looks like.
Sourcing
Targeted outreach across vetted networks.
Screening
Structured interviews and calibrated scorecards.
Close
Interview coordination and strategic offer support.
Engagement Models
Flexible models aligned with how you hire.
Success Fee
Pay on hire.
Ideal for single role engagements.
Flat Fee
Per role engagement.
Predictable pricing with defined scope.
Retainer
Dedicated hiring partnership.
Best for scaleups and multi-role hiring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to the questions founders and hiring leaders actually ask.
We do not operate on resume volume. Every engagement starts with a deep calibration call to define what "great" looks like. Each candidate is screened for technical depth, clarity of thinking, alignment, and long term fit before you ever see a profile. We send signal, not noise.
You stay involved at the right moments, not every moment. We handle sourcing, screening, coordination, and candidate communication. You focus on evaluating finalists and making the decision. Tight feedback loops keep momentum strong without consuming your time.
We assess both skill and thinking. Structured screening, contextual technical discussions, and role specific scorecards ensure consistency. We care about execution ability, problem solving depth, and communication clarity, not just keywords on a resume.
Hiring is serious business. We offer structured replacement support aligned to the engagement model. Our goal is long term success, not short term placement. That is why calibration and screening rigor come first.
Most roles see curated shortlists within 7 to 10 days after calibration. Speed depends on role complexity and responsiveness, but our process is built for momentum and structured execution.
We partner best with high growth startups and scaleups that value clarity, speed, and high standards. Founder led teams, technical leaders, and ambitious operators who care about building strong teams long term are ideal partners.
We offer flexible models including success fee, flat engagement, and retainer partnerships. The right structure depends on hiring volume, urgency, and level of partnership required. We align incentives with outcomes.
Your next hire should not be a gamble.
Founder-led recruitment for high-growth startups and scaleups across Canada, the US, and LATAM.
30-minute strategy call. No obligation.