Smartsheet Engineering Transformation

Posted 21 days ago
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The Challenge

After going public, Smartsheet needed to modernize its technology stack, transitioning its core application from Ruby to Java while rebuilding parts of its frontend architecture.

The company needed 10–15 senior engineers with deep expertise in both Ruby and Java within a tight timeline.

Fuel Talent’s Approach

Fuel Talent augmented Smartsheet’s recruiting team with targeted sourcing focused on engineers experienced in microservices and large-scale SaaS systems.

Fuel rapidly delivered highly qualified candidates while maintaining strict hiring standards.

Key Differentiators

  • Technical recruiting expertise for complex engineering roles

  • Access to experienced SaaS and microservices engineers

  • Efficient recruiting processes that accelerated hiring cycles

Results

  • 11 senior engineers placed within 3 months

  • 8:1 submittal-to-hire ratio

  • 90% offer close rate

  • 100% retention after 9 months