About Protingent

Engineering & IT Staffing: Unleashing Potential Through People and Culture.

The Protingent Story

Founded in 2001 by Donn Harvey, a former Director of Engineering and Tim Bruce, an award-winning engineering staffing veteran, Protingent is distinguished by our employee-owned (ESOP) structure and focus on IT, Product Development and Engineering sectors. Our deep commitment to understanding the intricacies of technology ensures that we provide candidates who not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations, driving their success with every project.

At Protingent, culture transcends strategy—our corporate ethos is built on fostering a dynamic environment of collaboration and communication. This approach has cultivated profound results: rapid growth, remarkably low turnover, and recognition as a Best in Staffing Company by Clearly Rated. Less than 1% of staffing firms receive this award. We remain dedicated to nurturing our strong community of skilled professionals, ensuring that together, we continue to shape the future of technology.

Who We Are

Meet the Protingent team

At Protingent, our team is made up of industry professionals dedicated to building lasting connections. We focus on matching top talent with the best opportunities, offering a personalized approach to both candidates and clients. With years of experience and a passion for helping others succeed, the Protingent team is committed to supporting your career and business goals every step of the way.

Protingent

Professional + Contingent

The name Protingent, which is a combination of Professional and Contingent, reflects our mission: to deliver expert staffing solutions that are flexible, scalable, and tailored to the technology industry.

From the beginning, we have operated with a simple philosophy: combine technical expertise, relationship-driven recruiting, and speed. This approach has helped us grow into one of the nation’s leading engineering and IT staffing firms, trusted by startups, SMBs, and Fortune 500 enterprises alike.

Our Engineering & IT Staffing Services

Protingent specializes exclusively in engineering, IT, and product development staffing, offering tailored hiring solutions designed to meet the needs of technology-driven companies.

We deliver talent solutions through three flexible engagement models.

Our core staffing and recruiting services include:

Contract Staffing – Agile, project-based solutions for immediate technical needs.
Direct Hire – Permanent placement of specialized engineering and IT talent.
Contract-to-Hire – Risk-mitigated hiring to ensure the perfect long-term fit
Technical Recruiting – Our recruiters understand complex engineering and IT roles, enabling precise candidate vetting.
Hiring Strategy and Ramp Consulting – We provide support to help companies plan, optimize, and scale their hiring process.

We specialize in:

Software Development & Engineering
Hardware & Systems Engineering
Cloud Infrastructure
Product & Program Management
Aerospace and Space Tech
Renewable Energy
Nuclear Energy

Product Development & Emerging Technology
AI
Medical Device
Robotics
Automotive
Semiconductor
And more

Nationwide Engineering & IT Staffing Locations

Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Protingent is strategically positioned within the thriving Seattle, Washington technology ecosystem. Our reach extends nationally with operations in Oregon, California, Texas, and Florida.

Our strongest presence is along the West Coast, but our nationwide network enables us to deliver staffing solutions across every major market, including, but not limited to:

Washington: Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond
California: Silicon Valley, Bay Area, San Jose, South Bay, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine
Oregon: Portland
Colorado: Denver-Aurora, Boulder, Broomfield, Littleton, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
Arizona: Phoenix Metro, Tempe, Scottsdale
Texas: Austin, Houston
Florida: Space Coast

We Work With Top IT & Engineering Employers Nationwide

Our clients span across the technology sector. From fast-growing startups to global enterprises, we support organizations that value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. We partner with clients who prioritize long-term relationships, cultural alignment, and investment in top-tier talent.

Helping Technology Companies Build the Future

At Protingent, our mission is simple: help innovative companies build high-performing teams that drive technology forward.

By combining technical expertise, a relationship-driven approach, and nationwide reach, we are proud to be more than a staffing provider, we are a trusted partner in growth, innovation, and success.

Testimonials

What People Have to Say About Us ....

Great summaries of agency screening and support of both company needs and candidate in timely mannner. I would recommend them if you want to get the job done and real honest assessments of your request.

Shawn M.

Very friendly, responsive, and empathetic.

A Job Seeker

Timely response. Every administration people I worked with are extremely nice!

Chenru D.

Protingent submits their most qualified candidates on 100% of the requests they receive. I am confident that anytime I am onboarding a candidate attached with Protingent, that it will be an excellent experience for contractor services, our company, and the contractor.

Rebecca H.

I must say protingent is one of the best staffing agencies I have worked with. Kudos