crispAudio’s Fast Hire: Filling a Hard-to-Find Embedded Role in 6 Weeks

Using its vast experience in automotive audio and applying latest semiconductor and software technology, crispAudio develops high-tech products for car OEMs world-wide.

• Highly Specialized Tech Stack
  The role required deep expertise in embedded software (C/C++, RTOS, unit testing, etc.) — a niche skill set that significantly narrows the talent pool.
• Remote Location with Limited Local Talent
  crispAudio is based in Schlitz, a rural area with limited access to experienced embedded engineers, making sourcing especially difficult.
• Optional Remote Work, but Onsite Preferred
  Although remote work was possible, the ideal scenario was hiring engineers from the surrounding region — adding complexity to the search criteria.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Demands
  The engineer had to closely collaborate with hardware, QA, and project teams — requiring not just technical proficiency, but strong communication skills.
• Limited Employer Brand Visibility
  As a small and specialized company, crispAudio had low visibility among top-tier embedded engineers, especially outside the automotive niche.
• High Experience Requirement Without Overlap
  The company preferred 10+ years of experience but didn’t want candidates from specific blacklisted firms, reducing the overlap between quality and fit.

• Specialized Recruiter Activation within 24h
  Immediately after the briefing, juucy matched the role with embedded software specialists in its network — enabling targeted sourcing within niche candidate pools.
• Dual Qualification Ensured High Match Quality
  Each candidate was pre-screened by expert recruiters and then evaluated via juucy’s platform-based quality control, ensuring alignment in both tech stack and soft skills.
• Precise Filtering by Location & Flex Preference
  juucy's workflow enabled recruiters to narrow down candidates not only by technical fit but also by proximity to Schlitz and openness to hybrid collaboration — addressing the company's onsite preference.
• Employer Storytelling to Boost Conversion
  To overcome crispAudio's limited brand recognition, juucy embedded qualitative assets (e.g. company benefits, team size) into briefing notes, helping recruiters pitch the role credibly and convert passive talent.
• Fast, Structured Hiring Funnel
  Through transparent communication, structured feedback loops, and ATS-integrated processes, the first high-quality profiles arrived quickly — resulting in a successful hire in just over 1.5 months.