Accelerating Technical Hiring for Crexi

Client: Crexi

Crexi – A fast-growing commercial real estate platform revolutionizing how properties are bought, sold, and leased.

The Problem

As Crexi expanded its product and engineering teams to support rapid growth, the company faced several challenges:

• High Demand for Engineers:
  Crexi needed to hire 12 highly skilled engineers, including Senior Software Engineers and Data Engineers, within a tight three-month timeline.
  
• Specialized Talent Needs:
  The roles required niche technical expertise, including experience with backend development, data pipelines, and scalable systems.
• Time Pressure:
  Delayed hiring could slow product development and impact Crexi’s market competitiveness.
• Limited Internal Capacity:
  Crexi’s internal recruiting team was stretched thin and required additional sourcing and hiring support.

The Solution

Crexi partnered with RPO AI to scale its technical hiring efforts efficiently and effectively.

1. Customized Technical Recruitment Strategy:RPO AI developed a recruitment plan tailored to Crexi’s specific hiring needs, focusing
   on finding candidates with experience in:
   • Backend technologies (e.g., Python, Node.js).
   • Data engineering and scalable architecture.
   • Agile product development environments.
2. Dedicated Recruiting Team:RPO AI embedded a team of technical recruiters and sourcing specialists into Crexi’s hiring process. This team worked directly with Crexi’s engineering leadership to understand the technical requirements and cultural fit for each role.
3. AI-Driven Sourcing:Leveraging RPO AI’s proprietary tools and technology, the team:
   • Identified passive candidates from competitor companies.
   • Created detailed candidate personas based on Crexi’s ideal hiring profiles.
   • Engaged candidates with personalized outreach campaigns.
4. Full Lifecycle Hiring Support:RPO AI managed all aspects of the hiring process, including:
   • Initial sourcing and pre-screening.
   • Coordinating interviews with engineering leaders.
   • Gathering and managing feedback to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
5. Weekly Reporting and Accountability:RPO AI provided regular updates on hiring progress, ensuring transparency and alignment with Crexi’s goals.

The Results

RPO AI exceeded expectations, delivering outstanding outcomes for Crexi:

• 12 Engineers Hired in 3 Months:Filled all open positions within the tight timeline, including Senior Software Engineers, Data Engineers, and SDETs.
• Top-Tier Talent:Delivered candidates with the exact technical expertise and cultural alignment required for long-term success.
• Reduced Time-to-Hire:Streamlined the hiring process, enabling Crexi to accelerate its product development roadmap.
• Improved Candidate Experience:Provided a seamless and engaging experience for candidates, enhancing Crexi’s employer brand.