Testimonials
Discover what our candidates and clients say about working with Oakland.
Sacha was lovely to work with and helped me get through the interview process quickly and seamlessly. Can't recommend her and the team enough.
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- Madeleine L
Senior Software Engineer, AI Startup
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​I gotta give it to Justin for his tenacity. He first contacted me about six months after I started at my position. I obviously told him I’m not interested. Like clockwork, he’d contact me again once a year, every year, and I would always say no. Never once was he pushy, or annoying, but his attitude developed this grand sense that Justin was the kind of guy to get things done. When I was finally ready, he was the first person I thought of.
And I’m so glad I did. Not only is Justin an excellent recruiter, with deep contacts in industry, he’s also a great guy, and a calming force in during an always-difficult transition. Through him, I got on site interviews with three of the top firms in the HFT world, and landed with the one that I’m most excited about. Thank you Justin.
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- Dustin W
FPGA Developer, High Frequency Trading Firm
Sam was excellent throughout my entire interview process. After working with many other recruiters, it was refreshing to feel so advocated for and informed throughout every stage of the interviews. Sam was always just a phone call away to answer my questions and concerns. I can't recommend Sam and the team at Oakland Search enough!
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- Nicolas R
Software Engineer, Quant Trading
I had the pleasure of working with Jerry during my recent job search, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. As a tech recruiter, he took the time to understand my skills and background thoroughly, ensuring that the roles he presented were well-aligned with my experience. Jerry has a solid understanding of the high-frequency trading industry, and he consistently provided valuable insights into the opportunities available.
Throughout the process, Jerry was supportive, stayed in regular contact, and was genuinely invested in my success. For software engineers looking to find exciting roles, I can highly recommend Jerry and the team at Oakland
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- Teodor O
Software Developer, High Frequency Trading Firm
AJ was an excellent recruiter - he was efficient, personable, informed, and cared about matching the right role for my circumstances. Communication was efficient, prompt and he followed up quickly to all of my queries. Thanks to him, I've landed a new role in an excellent company, which so far looks like a great fit. I'd have no hesitation to recommend to AJ to anyone else looking to identify a quant/finance role.
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- Richard W
Software Engineer, Market Maker
I highly recommend Ben as a recruiter. He recently connected me with an exceptional opportunity at a a leading hedge fund. While i wasn't actively looking to transition from my role at the time, Ben's deep understanding of the hedge fund landscape and his ability to identify transferable skills were instrumental in this successful move. His feedback on my resume, as well as his coaching for the interview process, were very helpful. Ben also expertly guided me through the entire process. I am incredibly grateful to Ben for facilitating this career move, and i highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and dedicated recruiter.
-Bruno C
Software Developer, Quant Trading
Justin Rigg is an exceptional recruiter and advisor. From our first conversation, he was thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely invested in understanding my background and what I was looking for next.
What sets Justin apart is his judgment. He gives clear, candid guidance, sets expectations accurately, and knows when to push and when to give space. Throughout the process, I always felt well-prepared and well-represented — never rushed, never in the dark.
If you’re navigating a high-bar or competitive opportunity, Justin is exactly the kind of recruiter you want on your side. I’d work with him again without hesitation.
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- Yuan H
Site Reliability Engineer, Trading Firm
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I had the pleasure of working with Joshua Harrington as a candidate when I was exploring my next role, and I can't recommend him highly enough. From our very first conversation, Joshua took the time to understand my background, goals, and what I was truly looking for in my next move, and then connected me with a company that turned out to be an excellent fit.
Throughout the process, Joshua was consistently proactive and communicative, checking in before and after every interview round, sharing helpful context, and making sure I always knew what to expect. Even after I started in the new role, he continued to follow up to ensure the transition was going smoothly and that the opportunity matched what we had discussed.
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- Rohit Y
DevOps Engineer, AI Startup
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I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Will for his exceptional expertise and professionalism in executive recruitment, particularly in connecting top talent with world-class opportunities. He played a pivotal role in my recent transition, ensuring the process was seamless and tailored to my unique goals.
From our very first interaction, he demonstrated a deep understanding of culture, technical expectations, and the competitive nature of its hiring process. He provided invaluable guidance, from preparing me for interviews to offering strategic insights into the role and organization. What stood out most was his attentiveness, transparency, and genuine investment in my success throughout the process.
Thanks to Will’s efforts, I was able to secure a role that aligns perfectly with my long-term career aspirations and financial goals. I am confident that Will would be an asset to any professional or organization seeking exceptional recruiting support.
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-Zhengbo L
Software Engineer, Trading Firm
Liliana makes the job hunt easy. She's incredibly responsive and accomodating, and shes diligent with the oppurtunities shes sources matching the criteria you're interested in. I highly recommend connecting with her to see what value she can provide
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- Bruno H
Senior Software Engineer, TaaS
Jack has been an absolute pleasure to work with - he has a clear and concise communication style and was very supportive throughout a very fast-paced process. His feedback was incredibly timely and immensely helpful; Jack is clearly very invested in helping candidates put their best foot forward and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for recruiters to work with.
- Eleanor V
Frontend Engineer, AI Startup
Jerry is great to work with, straight to the point and always very responsive. I was please to go through him when it comes to job search. Also, and quite importantly, he's the nicest guy and has a great spirit. Top marks!
- Saad M
Software Engineer, Web3 and Blockchain
Josh is an extremely professional, courteous, and helpful recruiter – he really stands out among his peers. He helped me land a new job at a competitive firm and I really appreciated his help in landing that role. He didn't nag me along the way but he was always willing to talk me through things. Overall, I'd recommend using Josh for your next job search!
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- Matt P
Software Engineer, Market Maker
Tilly was very helpful throughout my job search process! Helping with my resume, tips and advice for interviews, and was able to match me with companies and positions that were fitting to what I was looking for. And Tilly and her colleagues were very supportive for the later interview processes as well. Over all a great experience!
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- Gabor S
Software Engineer, AI Startup​
Sam is very responsive, communicative, and unbelievably effective. I had no luck for the first 8 months of my new grad job search. After working with Sam, he connected me with 3 companies, leading to 3 onsite interviews and 2 offers. He consistently provided me with crucial updates and insights, often sharing important information even before the companies did. He genuinely cared about my success, and his industry knowledge helped a lot during the process. Would highly recommend working with him!
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​- Adeet P
Quantitative Developer, Quant Trading
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Matt was a great help in my search. He was efficient, cooperative and most importantly had strong connections in the industry that helped push my application through even where situation was not in my favor. I would strongly recommend driving your search through him.
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- Vidit G
Senior Software Engineer, High Frequency Trading Firm
Charles reached out to me at just the right time, as I was exploring opportunities in early-stage startups. His approach immediately stood out - he took the time to truly understand what I was looking for, then thoughtfully sent over a curated list of startups that matched my criteria. Throughout every stage of the process, Charles was proactive, transparent, and incredibly supportive. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for their next role in the startup world.
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- Shan Singh
Founding Engineer, Startup
It was a pleasure working with AJ. From the very beginning, he took the time to understand my career goals and current skills, and quickly identified the job opportunities that aligned the most with my personal interests. The communication and follow-up was superb, keeping me well-informed throughout the application process. Thanks to him, I’ve landed on a satisfactory job.
I would highly recommend AJ to anyone seeking a new career opportunity!
-Junhui Y
Software Developer, Quant Trading
George was fantastic throughout the whole process. He responded in a timely manner and answered all of my questions. He made sure to keep me in the loop at all times. 10/10 would recommend George!
- Rohan C
Senior Software Engineer, AI Startup