How Reco Helped an IT Corporation Hire Developers in Vietnam at Scale

Hire top developers was a critical priority for a top-tier tech giant from South Korea as it entered the Vietnamese market with ambitious expansion plans. With over 100 headcount in Vietnam, the client required a recruitment partner with deep expertise in the local tech talent landscape and a proven ability to hire top developers quickly and effectively. Since 2021, Reco has served as a trusted IT recruitment partner, supporting this growth by sourcing, vetting, and placing high-quality engineers aligned with both technical requirements and cultural fit.

1. Client Overview

Our client is famous for their dominant search engine and a broad service ecosystem. From 2021 to 2025, they expanded operations in Vietnam and required robust permanent recruitment solutions. Reco provided tech hiring support to help them build elite engineering teams in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

2. Client Requirement to Hire Top Developers

The client began requesting recruitment support from Reco in late 2021 as they built their first engineering hub in Ho Chi Minh City. Over the period 2021–2025, they consistently required high-quality engineers across multiple key roles, including:

• Mobile Developers (iOS/Android)
• Backend Developers (Java)
• Frontend Developers(ReactJS/Vue.js)
• UI Developer
• C++ Developers

In 2023, the client launched a new office in Hanoi, and Reco expanded our tech recruitment support to help the company hire top-tier developers. 

Detailed Candidates Requirements

• Strong academic backgrounds (Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably from top universities).
• Prior experience in large, product-based technology companies.
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and core computer science fundamentals.
• 3–4 round interview process.

These strict criteria created challenges in sourcing and candidate alignment during the recruitment phase.

3. Reco’s Approach to Hire Top Developers

Reco built a specialized recruitment campaign exclusively for the client, focusing on precision, speed, and long-term hiring success. We helped them hire developers who aligned with their technical standards and company culture. 

3.1. Dedicated Talent Delivery Team

When an IT corporation first entered the Vietnam market, its challenge wasn’t simply hiring developers but finding engineers who could uphold the standards of a global tech giant. Reco immediately formed a dedicated recruitment team to take on this challenge.

Specifically, senior IT headhunters with strong product-company recruitment experience took ownership of the project. They built a tailored workflow designed for speed and accuracy, ensuring every step was aligned with client’s expectations.

3.2. Strategic Talent Targeting

Instead of casting a wide net, Reco chose to go deep. We targeted engineers from companies with matching tech stacks, similar product scale and traffic, and strong code quality standards. By targeting only high-relevance profiles, Reco significantly improved the quality of candidate pipelines, saving time and reducing interview friction.

3.2. Leverage Employer Branding

Reco ensured candidates clearly understood the career opportunity to work for a prestigious brand. During every conversation, we highlighted their strength and addressed the pain points of candidates:

• Leading ICT corporation in South Korea
• Global, high-traffic platforms
• High-performing team
• Competitive compensation packages
• Attractive benefits and career growth opportunities

4. The Outcome

Reco became the client’s long-term IT headhunting partner, supporting the company’s entire Vietnam expansion.

Key Achievements

• 15 high-quality hires during the first primary recruitment phase in 2022
• Continuous hiring support from 2021 to 2025 with high priority
• Many hires have since become key members in their Vietnam operations

With limited internal HR resources during market entry, the client relied on Reco not only to hire top developers but also to build a scalable and sustainable hiring strategy. Today, Reco continues to support their long-term growth and talent development in Vietnam.

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