IT Recruitment Agency in Kraków
SmartWays is an IT recruitment agency based in Kraków. From our office in Kraków we help companies in the city and across Poland hire software engineers, DevOps and cloud engineers, data and AI specialists, cybersecurity experts and IT leaders – on permanent contracts, as B2B contractors or through body leasing.
Why hire IT specialists in Kraków?
Kraków is one of the largest technology hubs in Central and Eastern Europe. Global companies such as Google, Cisco, Motorola Solutions and IBM run engineering teams here, alongside product companies, software houses and start-ups. The city is also one of Poland’s leading business services hubs: nearly 108,000 people work in 312 service centres in Kraków (ABSL, 2025).
Strong technical universities
AGH University of Krakow, Jagiellonian University and Cracow University of Technology educate thousands of computer science and engineering students every year.
International experience
Many Kraków engineers work in English-speaking, distributed teams for headquarters and clients across Europe and the US.
Convenient location
CET time zone, EU law and GDPR, and direct flights from Kraków Airport to major European cities.
The flip side is competition. Global employers compete for the same senior engineers, and in our experience the strongest candidates are passive and rarely answer job ads. That is why a local recruitment partner with an active network makes the difference.
IT recruitment services in Kraków
Permanent recruitment
We headhunt passive candidates through direct search and you employ them directly.
IT contracting & body leasing
Specialists on B2B contracts or employed through SmartWays, ready for project work.
Recruitment process outsourcing
We run all or part of your hiring process as your RPO partner.
IT roles we recruit for in Kraków
Software engineering
DevOps & cloud
Data & AI
Cybersecurity
IT leadership
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IT salaries in Kraków (2026)
Kraków and Warsaw pay around 10-15% more than smaller Polish cities, although remote work has narrowed the gap. Typical monthly ranges in Poland on an employment contract, with Kraków usually in the upper half:
| Role | Level | Monthly gross |
|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | Mid | €3,500-5,600 |
| Data Scientist | Mid | €3,700-5,800 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | Senior | €4,650-7,450 |
| Platform Engineer | Senior | €4,200-7,000 |
| Penetration Tester | Senior | €3,950-6,300 |
| SOC Analyst | Mid | €2,550-4,200 |
| Power BI Developer | Mid | €2,800-4,400 |
Employment contract, gross per month. B2B contractor rates are usually higher than the employment-contract equivalent. Each role page shows rates, skills and hiring tips in detail.
How we recruit IT specialists in Kraków
- Discovery · days 1-2We agree the role, tech stack, seniority, budget and team setup – at your Kraków office or online.
- Sourcing · days 2-7We map and approach passive candidates from Kraków’s product companies, tech hubs and service centres.
- Screening · days 5-10Technical assessment, English check and references.
- Shortlist & interviews · days 7-14You meet 3-5 pre-qualified candidates with our notes.
- Offer & onboarding · weeks 3-4We manage negotiation, notice period and start date.
Our Kraków office
SmartWays Sp. z o.o.
Czyżówka 14 lok. 1.02
30-526 Kraków, Poland
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FAQ – IT recruitment in Kraków
How much does an IT recruitment agency in Kraków cost?
For permanent hires you pay a one-off success fee calculated as a percentage of the candidate’s annual gross salary, only after a successful hire. Contractors and body leasing are billed monthly. We confirm the exact terms after a short call.
How long does it take to hire a developer in Kraków?
With a clear brief you typically get a shortlist in 7-10 days and close the hire in 3-4 weeks. The start date also depends on the candidate’s notice period, which in Poland ranges from two weeks to three months on an employment contract.
Do you recruit only in Kraków?
No. We are based in Kraków, but we recruit across Poland and CEE for on-site, hybrid and fully remote roles.
Can you provide IT contractors in Kraków?
Yes. Through IT contracting we provide specialists on B2B contracts or via body leasing, where SmartWays handles the employment and compliance.
Which IT roles are hardest to fill in Kraków?
In our experience: senior cloud and platform engineers, data and AI specialists and cybersecurity experts, because global employers compete for the same people. For these roles direct search works better than job ads.
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