Brazil’s Top 16 Recruiters for Tech Teams
Meet the most respected tech hiring specialists & headhunters in Brazil, trusted by startups and enterprises to find elite engineers and product talent. ↓
Brazil’s tech sector is vibrant, and so is its talent acquisition community. Below is a list of outstanding tech/IT recruiters across Brazil – including independent headhunters, recruitment agency leaders, and in-house talent acquisition experts at tech companies.
Each is fluent in English and active in international professional networks, playing key roles in hiring for software engineering, cybersecurity, data science, DevOps, product management, and more. For each recruiter, we note their current role, why they stand out, and provide links to their professional profiles.
- Ricardo Basaglia
- Rodrigo Braga
- Raphael Carriço
- Gustavo Zaninelli
- Leandro Bittioli
- Leandro Baptista
- Ricardo Alves
- Diogo Silveira
- Carlos Guilherme Nosé
- Laura Menezes
- Gustavo Coimbra Costa
- Camila Moura
- Gabriel Chaves
- Thais Lima
- Laura Oliveira
- Melissa Oliveira
Below we provide more detailed profiles of each recruiter.
Ricardo Basaglia
Ricardo is widely recognized as one of Brazil’s most influential headhunters.
He leads PageGroup’s Brazil operations and has a strong tech recruitment background. Basaglia is known for his thought leadership, including columnist roles at major Brazilian business publications, and has authored works on talent in tech. Often called “the most influential headhunter in Brazil”, he has a massive online following.
Under his guidance, MP Brazil has placed numerous top tech professionals in roles nationwide.
- LinkedIn: Ricardo Basaglia
- X (Twitter): @ricbasaglia
Rodrigo Braga
Rodrigo has a track record of recruiting for some of the world’s top tech companies.
At Salesforce, he recruits tech talent across Latin America. He has a background spanning consulting, Big Four, and IT industries, giving him a broad perspective. Rodrigo is praised for his knowledge of full-cycle recruiting and his ability to source specialized software engineering and cloud professionals. He often interacts in English on LinkedIn, advising Brazilian candidates on how to navigate international hiring processes.
His dual understanding of local market and global corporate culture makes him highly effective.
- LinkedIn: Rodrigo Braga
Raphael Carrico
With over 20 years in tech recruitment, Raphael has deep expertise in Brazil’s IT talent market.
He founded Techrx Recruiting (specialized in HR and Technology hires) after a successful career leading the IT recruitment practice at Michael Page. Carriço has built a reputation for connecting top tech talent with companies, and his influence is reflected in industry rankings – he was listed among recommended technology recruiters in Brazil for 2024.
His large LinkedIn following attests to his active presence in professional networks.
- LinkedIn: Raphael Carriço
Gustavo Zaninelli
Gustavo leads tech and supply chain recruitment at Hays Brazil, a top global recruiting firm.
An engineer by training, he brings technical understanding to the hiring process. Zaninelli has been recognized in industry rankings as a top technology recruiter. He is known for his #FaleSobreTech posts on LinkedIn, engaging the community in tech and hiring trends. His English fluency and global client work make him a go-to recruiter for multinational tech projects in Brazil.
- LinkedIn: Gustavo Zaninelli
Leandro Bittioli
Leandro has 20+ years of experience in executive recruitment and has held leadership roles at major firms.
He co-founded Brivva, a boutique recruitment firm specializing in technology and executive placements. Bittioli’s extensive network and entrepreneurial approach have earned him and Brivva a spot among Brazil’s notable tech recruitment practices. He is praised for understanding both startup and enterprise needs, and he often works bilingually to place Brazilian tech talent in global companies.
- LinkedIn: Leandro Bittioli
Leandro Baptista
Leandro is an influential talent leader who oversees massive hiring operations at BairesDev, a tech company known for sourcing Latin American talent for global clients.
He manages over 1 million tech applicants annually, driving hypergrowth recruiting across borders. With 7+ years in global tech recruitment, Baptista mentors other professionals on international career development. He’s active on LinkedIn sharing insights on AI-powered recruiting and growth marketing in HR. His combination of scale, innovation, and social impact make him a standout recruiter.
- LinkedIn: Leandro Baptista
- Website/Blog: leandrobpt.com.br
Ricardo Alves
Ricardo works via Korn Ferry as a dedicated recruiter for Google’s engineering roles in Brazil.
He handles full life-cycle recruitment for software engineering and cloud positions at Google, which speaks to his ability to meet one of the world’s highest hiring bars. Ricardo’s experience also spans other major tech clients, and he’s skilled in sourcing passive candidates. He conducts interviews in English regularly and contributes to Google’s efforts to diversify talent in Latin America.
His success in filling niche technical roles for a tech giant places him among the top recruiters in the country.
- LinkedIn: Ricardo Alves
Diogo Silveira
Diogo oversees the recruitment strategy for the entire IT organization at Mercado Livre (Mercado Libre) in Brazil.
Mercado Livre, a leading e-commerce and tech company in Latin America, requires constant hiring of engineers, data scientists, and product managers. Diogo designs processes and leads a team to meet these large-scale hiring needs. He collaborates with global stakeholders (Mercado Libre has presence across LATAM) and uses data-driven recruitment methods.
His experience in both strategy and hands-on recruitment makes him a key figure in Brazil’s tech hiring landscape.
- LinkedIn: Diogo Silveira
Carlos Guilherme Nose
Carlos is a veteran headhunter with over 25 years in recruitment and talent management.
As CEO of FESA Group (a leading executive search firm in Brazil), he has been instrumental in placing C-level and senior technology executives in top companies. Nosé emphasizes modern talent strategies and even founded initiatives to boost young professionals’ careers. Under his leadership, FESA’s tech practice has thrived – he’s frequently cited in rankings of top recruiters in Brazil and is a sought-after speaker at industry events.
- LinkedIn: Carlos Guilherme Nosé
Laura Menezes
Laura leads Spencer Stuart’s São Paulo office and has a focus on board, CEO, and C-level recruitment in Brazil’s tech sector.
She advises companies on leadership needs in the digital era and has been mentioned in multiple industry rankings for recruitment excellence. With bilingual proficiency, Laura engages with global clients seeking tech-savvy leaders in Brazil. Her insight into the evolving role of CTOs and CIOs has made her a trusted advisor for tech executive hiring across Latin America.
- LinkedIn: Laura J. Menezes
Gustavo Coimbra Costa
Gustavo heads the Brazilian arm of LHH Recruitment Solutions (part of Adecco Group), overseeing placement of high-level professionals including in IT.
As Director and Executive Committee member at LHH Brazil, he brings strategic oversight to tech recruiting projects. Gustavo has international education (IMD Business School) and leverages global best practices in local hiring. He’s valued for matching senior IT talent with roles in emerging tech sectors and often shares market insights (e.g., salary trends, skills in demand) in both Portuguese and English.
- LinkedIn: Gustavo Coimbra Costa
Camila Moura
Camila leads talent acquisition for key technical areas at Nubank, one of Brazil’s largest fintech unicorns.
She manages hiring for roles such as Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, Business Analysts, and Operations tech roles. Camila is known for scaling teams in a high-growth environment while maintaining a strong candidate experience. Fluent in English, she actively engages with global talent communities as Nubank expands internationally.
Her specialization in analytics and ML hiring needs has made her a reference for tech recruiters in fintech.
- LinkedIn: Camila Moura
Gabriel Chaves
Gabriel has 13+ years focused on global tech recruitment operations.
At micro1 (a company that connects top software developers with remote jobs), he leads talent acquisition worldwide. Gabriel has built and managed high-performance recruiting teams and processes that cater to international clients. Fluent in English, he has successfully placed Brazilian developers in U.S. and European startups.
His expertise in global remote hiring and his operational excellence in recruitment make him a notable figure, often sharing lessons on scaling tech hiring across cultures.
- LinkedIn: Gabriel Chaves
Thais Lima
Thais recruits Brazilian IT talent for major national and international clients of Capgemini, a global consulting firm.
She has a strong track record of filling roles ranging from developers and DevOps engineers to tech project managers. Thais stands out for her ability to navigate both Portuguese and English-language hiring processes, ensuring candidates are prepared for global client interviews. She often shares content in English on LinkedIn about job openings and industry trends.
Her dual focus on local talent pools and international opportunities has helped many Brazilian tech professionals land careers abroad.
- LinkedIn: Thais Lima
Laura Oliveira
Laura leads technical recruitment for Bit Complete, a Canadian software development firm, from Brazil.
She exemplifies the new generation of recruiters who operate internationally from day one. Despite a relatively recent start in her career, she worked at multiple companies and quickly rose to head up recruiting. At Bit Complete, Laura scouts Brazilian tech talent for global projects, requiring strong English skills and cultural alignment. She also engages with the developer community via social media (her “Developer’s Path” content) to mentor candidates.
Laura’s cross-border impact at a young age marks her as a rising star among tech recruiters.
- LinkedIn: Laura Oliveira
Melissa Oliveira
Melissa specializes in end-to-end recruitment for tech professionals across Latin America.
With a background in Psychology and HR, she combines insight into human factors with technical role requirements. At Strider (a tech talent platform connecting LATAM developers with US companies), Melissa has successfully placed many Brazilian engineers in international startups. She actively posts in English on LinkedIn about career tips and frequently participates in webinars helping candidates prepare for global opportunities.
Her regional expertise and international focus make her a key connector in Brazil’s tech talent pipeline.
- LinkedIn: Melissa Oliveira
Wrap Up
While these individuals offer valuable industry expertise, deep networks, and a track record of working with startups and tech firms in Brazil, their services often come at a premium price tag or with limited availability.
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Note: We’ve dedicated significant time and effort to creating and verifying this curated list of top professionals. However, if you believe a correction or addition is needed, feel free to reach out. We’ll gladly review and update the page.
Lou Reverchuk