Welcome to Divergent Talent

Solutions For Every Situation

Fraction Recruiting

Transform your hiring strategies from the inside-out, leaning on our team's experience building teams at Meta/Facebook. We will work as an embedded partner to define, build and implement every aspect of a world-class recruiting process. We are dedicated to finding you the best talent while creating a scalable recruiting framework that will last long beyond our partnership.

Direct Hire

Discover your company's next perfect match with our Direct Hire solutions. Through our in-depth screening process, we'll identify and connect you with candidates (both active and passive) who align with your organization's culture and goals.

Contract

Embrace agility and speed with our flexible, short-term staffing solutions. We take the burden of hiring and retaining talent away from our clients in today's unpredictable business landscape.

Career Consulting

Get back in the driver's seat of your career. Whether you're a new grad or seasoned executive, we will provide resume guidance, interview preparation, salary negotiation and tailored career advice to help you land your dream job.

Placement Specialties

Software Engineering (Backend, Fullstack, and Frontend)
Machine Learning Engineering
DevOps/Platform Engineering
Solutions/Controls Engineering
Data Science
Data Engineering
Embedded Engineering
Artificial Intelligence Engineering
PLC and Robot Programming
IoT-related roles
Product Managers/Technical Product Managers
Engineering Management

About Us

Steve Counterman

With over 15 years of extensive recruiting experience, I have spent the last seven years making a significant impact in the technology and product talent acquisition space. As the Founder of Divergent Talent, my mission is to bridge exceptional talent with leading companies in these dynamic sectors. During my tenure as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at WW (formerly Weight Watchers), I played a pivotal role in building high-performing teams in areas such as Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, and Product Management. This experience allowed me to understand the nuances of recruiting for diverse roles within the technology and product landscape. My journey continued at Meta (formerly Facebook), where I served as a Lead Technical Recruiter/Sourcer for Software Engineering and ML Engineering. Here, I not only recruited top-tier talent but also championed diversity, equity, and inclusion. These experiences have solidified my commitment to delivering top talent to organizations while fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation.

Vlad Acevedo

I have over 15 years of experience in technical and non-technical recruitment with a demonstrated ability to recruit elite software engineers. I have experience in both start-up and established companies, including Meta, WW (Weight Watchers), Shutterstock, Amplify, and Barclays. In my years of experience in full-cycle recruiting for fast-paced companies, I have developed a strong eye for identifying top talent and employing creative approaches to discover the right people for a variety of roles. I have experience managing the entire recruiting life cycle and all related components, including ATS oversight, candidate screening, scheduling, assessments, communications, offer letters, background checks, and onboarding.