AI-powered prospecting systems
- ICP-based account discovery and lead sourcing
- Automated enrichment and qualification
- Multi-source data aggregation and deduplication
- Account scoring and prioritization
GTM engineer hiring
Hire the Top 1% of GTM Engineers Globally
We headhunt, AI-screen and practically assess GTM engineers before you meet anyone.
Find exceptional talent who can build AI-powered revenue systems, automate prospecting, operationalize buying signals and connect your GTM stack.
Built for B2B SaaS startups, scale-ups and revenue teams.
Global GTM engineering talent
Practical assessments before introductions
Managed: $6,000-$9,000/month
Direct: 12% of annual base salary
Builders, not just tool users
Meet GTM engineers who can actually build.
Anyone can list Clay, Apollo, n8n, HubSpot and AI agents on a resume. Can they design a reliable GTM system, enrich thousands of accounts, automate personalized outbound and connect the entire workflow to your CRM?
That is the difference between knowing GTM tools and being a GTM engineer. We assess what candidates can build, how they solve problems and whether their work can contribute to measurable GTM outcomes.
What your GTM engineer can build
Signal-based GTM infrastructure
- Funding, hiring, technology and intent signals
- Automated monitoring of target accounts
- Trigger-based prospecting and outreach
- Signals turned into actionable sales opportunities
Outbound automation
- Personalized email and multichannel workflows
- AI-powered account research
- Automated prospect qualification
- CRM updates, routing and follow-up sequences
GTM data and integrations
- Clay workflows and waterfall enrichment
- API integrations, webhooks and MCP-connected tools
- n8n and other workflow automation platforms
- HubSpot, Salesforce and other CRM integrations
AI agents and revenue operations
- AI agents for research and lead qualification
- Automated sales and marketing operations
- GTM dashboards and funnel reporting
- Workflow monitoring, testing and error handling
The goal is not more automation. It is a more effective, measurable and scalable go-to-market engine.
Two ways to hire
The right talent. Your hiring model.
Choose the engagement model that fits your company's stage, budget and hiring strategy.
Dedicated talent · Monthly engagement
Managed GTM Engineer
We provide the engineer. You direct the work.
$6,000-$9,000per month · 6-month minimum commitment
Get a dedicated GTM engineer working alongside your team to build, operate and improve revenue infrastructure. You set priorities and direct day-to-day work under an agreed engagement structure. Managed engagements run for a minimum of 6 months.
What's included
- Dedicated GTM engineering talent
- Global candidate sourcing and screening
- Role-specific AI video interviews
- Practical GTM engineering assessments
- Expert-led interviews before introductions
- Matching to your tech stack and requirements
- Monthly engagement with agreed scope and responsibilities
- 6-month minimum commitment, then flexible monthly terms
- One monthly invoice
Best for: B2B SaaS companies needing dedicated execution without running a lengthy direct recruitment process.
Pricing depends on experience, requirements and scope. Confirm the contracting structure and included services before signing.
Permanent hiring · One-time fee
Direct Hire: GTM Engineer
You employ them. We find them.
12%of annual base salary
Hire directly into your company. We handle sourcing, screening, assessments and introductions. You employ the successful candidate and manage their work.
What's included
- Role definition and competency mapping
- Global sourcing and targeted outreach
- Profile and experience screening
- AI video interviews and practical assessments
- Expert-led finalist interviews
- Candidate scores and assessment summaries
- Curated shortlist matched to your requirements
- Invoice issued when the candidate starts
Best for: Companies building a long-term, in-house GTM engineering function.
Calculated on agreed annual base salary. Bonuses, equity and other compensation are excluded unless specified in the recruitment agreement.
Evidence before introductions
How we identify exceptional talent.
We do not rely on resumes, tool lists or self-reported experience alone. We evaluate technical execution, systems thinking, problem-solving and commercial judgment.
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Define what great looks like
We start with your business objectives, GTM strategy, technology stack and hiring requirements. Together, we build a role-specific competency framework.
- Technical and automation skills
- Data sourcing and enrichment
- API integrations and workflow design
- AI and signal-based GTM
- Debugging and reliability
- Commercial impact and pipeline outcomes
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AI-powered video interview
Candidates answer questions tailored to your requirements and experience level. AI helps structure and evaluate responses against defined criteria. Our team reviews the evidence before candidates progress.
- Building a signal-based outbound engine
- Designing an account enrichment pipeline
- Connecting GTM tools through APIs
- Using AI to personalize prospect research
- Measuring automated workflow impact
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Practical GTM engineering assessment
Candidates complete a role-specific exercise. We assess technical correctness, reliability, reasoning and commercial relevance, not just familiarity with tools.
- Designing an end-to-end GTM workflow
- Building an automation with Clay or n8n
- Working with APIs and structured data
- Creating buying-signal monitoring
- Troubleshooting a broken workflow
- Explaining how to measure pipeline impact
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Expert-led interview
A Cruxfinder interviewer reviews the candidate's background, interview answers and practical assessment. We probe their decisions, technical depth and ability to work independently in a fast-moving SaaS environment.
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Meet your shortlist
Receive relevant candidate profiles and assessment summaries so your team has a more informed basis for interviews. You make the final hiring decision.
Assess what candidates can demonstrate, not just what they claim to know.
Built for your stage
Modern B2B SaaS companies.
Seed-stage startups
Build your initial GTM infrastructure, establish repeatable prospecting workflows and automate manual sales and marketing operations.
Series A and Series B startups
Scale account sourcing, enrichment, outbound and signal-based prospecting without expanding your operations team for every new workflow.
Scaling revenue teams
Connect disconnected tools, improve data quality and make GTM processes more reliable, measurable and repeatable.
AI-native SaaS companies
Build AI-powered workflows and agents for account research, prospect qualification, personalization and sales operations.
Founders and GTM leaders
Turn your growth strategy into working systems instead of manually connecting tools and managing repetitive tasks.
Why Cruxfinder
Technical depth. Commercial understanding.
We understand go-to-market execution
Cruxfinder works across B2B SaaS growth and GTM channels, including outbound, paid acquisition, influencer marketing and demand generation. Technical systems must connect to real business outcomes.
We look beyond tool proficiency
Knowing Clay or n8n is not the same as designing a reliable GTM system. We emphasize execution, debugging, data quality and system design.
Technical and commercial thinking
Strong GTM engineers understand both how to build a workflow and why it matters to pipeline, conversion and revenue.
Evaluation tailored to your company
An early-stage startup may need an entire system built from scratch. A larger SaaS company may need an established stack optimized. We adapt screening to the role.
Flexible hiring models
Choose managed talent for dedicated execution or direct recruitment for a permanent team member.
Your questions, answered
GTM hiring FAQs
What is a GTM engineer?+
A GTM engineer builds the technical infrastructure, data pipelines, automations and AI-powered workflows that help sales and marketing teams operate more effectively. Their work can include prospect sourcing, enrichment, buying signals, outbound automation, CRM integrations and revenue analytics.
What tools should a GTM engineer know?+
Requirements depend on your stack. Common tools include Clay, n8n, Apollo, HubSpot, Salesforce, enrichment providers, APIs, webhooks and AI models. We evaluate candidates on their ability to solve problems and build reliable systems rather than requiring everyone to use the same tools.
How much does a managed GTM engineer cost?+
Managed GTM engineering engagements typically cost $6,000-$9,000 per month, depending on experience and scope. Managed engagements carry a 6-month minimum commitment. The final price and engagement structure are agreed before the engagement begins.
How much does direct recruitment cost?+
Our one-time recruitment fee is 12% of the candidate's annual base salary, invoiced when the candidate starts. For example, a $150,000 annual base salary results in an $18,000 recruitment fee.
What's the difference between managed and direct hiring?+
With managed hiring, Cruxfinder provides the engineer under an agreed engagement structure, and you direct day-to-day work. You pay a recurring monthly fee. With direct hiring, we recruit the candidate for your company to employ. You pay a one-time fee equal to 12% of annual base salary.
Do you assess candidates before introducing them?+
Yes. Our process includes profile screening, structured video interviews, role-specific practical assessments and expert-led interviews.
Can you hire for our specific GTM stack?+
Yes. We tailor sourcing and assessments to your existing tools, data providers, automation platforms, integrations and business requirements.
Can you source talent globally?+
Yes. We source internationally based on the role, experience, availability, working-hour overlap and engagement requirements.
How quickly can we meet candidates?+
Timing depends on the role, seniority and availability of suitable talent. We'll establish expectations at the start of the search.
What if a candidate doesn't meet our expectations?+
We evaluate candidates before introduction to help you make informed decisions. Any replacement commitment and eligibility conditions will be specified in the relevant agreement.
Your next GTM engineer
Ready to hire?
Tell us what you need to build, automate or improve. We will help define the role, establish evaluation criteria and identify talent aligned with your business goals.
Managed: $6,000-$9,000/month
Direct: 12% of annual base salary, paid once
Cruxfinder. GTM talent for companies building the next generation of revenue systems.