Industry: AI, Blockchain & Technology
Working Together Since: 2022
Retention Rate on Hires:
CV to Interview Ratio: 1.43:1
Locations Supported: Berlin, Germany
About Worldcoin
Founded by Sam Altman, Worldcoin is a cutting-edge technology company operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain.
With ambitious plans and groundbreaking projects in development, Worldcoin set out to establish a strong presence in Berlin. Central to this expansion was the need to build a high-calibre engineering team capable of driving innovation in a fast-moving and highly technical environment.
The Challenge
As Worldcoin expanded into Germany, the business needed to rapidly build an elite engineering team from the ground up.
This required access to highly specialised talent across multiple disciplines, including AI, embedded engineering, Rust development, and blockchain technology. The competitive nature of these skillsets, combined with the pace of growth, made attracting and securing top-tier candidates particularly challenging.
Worldcoin needed a partner that could:
- Integrate seamlessly with internal teams
- Understand highly technical hiring requirements
- Access niche and hard-to-reach talent pools
- Deliver quickly without compromising on quality
The goal was not just to hire, but to build a foundational team that could support long-term innovation.
"Anthony was thrown one of our toughest roles and navigated it like a champ. He quickly calibrated the profile and found us one of the strongest candidates on the market. He’s highly communicative and fast-paced. 10/10 would work with him again."
The Partnership
DeepRec.ai embedded directly into Worldcoin’s business, working closely with HR and engineering leadership teams.
By becoming an active participant in internal hiring processes, including key meetings and decision-making forums, the team developed a deep understanding of both the technical requirements and the company’s culture.
This embedded approach allowed for consistent alignment with hiring goals and enabled real-time collaboration with stakeholders.
The partnership supported hiring across key areas, including:
- AI
- Embedded Engineering
- Rust Development
- Blockchain Technology
Precision Hiring: Embedded, Technical, and Scalable
By combining deep market expertise with an embedded delivery model, DeepRec.ai was able to build a highly targeted and efficient hiring process.
The team leveraged specialist networks and conducted focused outreach to engage top-tier engineering talent both locally and globally. Alongside this, a structured, EU-compliant interview framework was introduced to accurately assess technical capabilities.
This approach ensured:
- High-quality candidate shortlists
- Faster decision-making
- Strong alignment between candidates and business needs
The Outcome
The partnership delivered significant impact across Worldcoin’s Berlin expansion.
Key senior hires were secured, including a Head of Security and several Principal Engineers. The average time-to-hire was reduced from four months to just five weeks, dramatically improving hiring efficiency.
With an embedded talent partner on-site, Worldcoin also saw a 150% increase in monthly tech hires, accelerating the build-out of its engineering function.
The result was a high-performing, specialist team capable of supporting Worldcoin’s ambitious growth and innovation roadmap.
