AI and
Machine Learning Recruiter

Finding experienced AI and machine learning professionals can be difficult, particularly when a role requires specialist technical skills or research experience that is not widely available. Employers often need to look beyond active applicants to find professionals with the right background.

At USA Tech Recruit, we support companies hiring across the AI and machine learning sector, from established technology businesses to startups.

As recruiters for machine learning roles, our team uses direct headhunting, targeted searches and our established candidate network to find relevant professionals. We research each vacancy, including its technical requirements, competitor landscape and talent market, to match candidates to the specific needs of each role.

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AI and Machine Learning Recruitment Specialties

AI and machine learning cover a wide range of technical disciplines, and the skills needed can vary significantly from one position to another.

We work with employers across different areas of the field, adapting our search to the needs of each vacancy. Our recruitment support includes:

Computer Vision Recruitment

We recruit computer vision engineers and researchers developing systems that process and interpret visual information. Depending on the role, we look for experience in computer vision research, image processing, machine learning engineering and deploying vision systems in production environments.

NLP Recruitment

Our NLP recruitment covers engineers and researchers working on language-processing applications, including machine translation, speech recognition and sentiment analysis. We help companies find professionals with the research background or engineering skills needed to develop and improve these systems.

Deep Learning Recruitment

We recruit deep learning engineers and researchers working on neural networks, AI applications and model development. Our searches consider the architectures, frameworks and practical experience required for each position, whether a company is developing new models or applying deep learning to existing products.

ML Engineering and Research Recruitment

For specialist AI and machine learning teams, we recruit research scientists with PhDs in AI, machine learning or computer science, research engineers and applied machine learning engineers. We also support hiring for LLM and generative AI specialists, matching candidates' research expertise and practical experience to the technical goals of each team.

Why Work With USA Tech Recruit?

Our team-based approach brings together consultants with different areas of technical and recruitment expertise. This allows us to draw on a broader understanding of the AI and machine learning market when assessing candidates and refining a search.

With a database of over 250,000 candidate profiles, we have a wide pool of professionals to consider when identifying potential matches.

Combined with our consultants’ specialist market knowledge, this helps us understand the talent available and focus on candidates whose experience aligns with each employer’s requirements.

What Our Clients Say

USA Tech Recruit helped us hire amazing humans across Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the US. The team provided clear and frequent communication, maintained transparency and moved with speed while delivering best-in-class candidates.

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Talent Operations Specialist

Clearco

Stephen (Principal Consultant at USA Tech Recruit) handled the recruitment of many of the vacancies in my teams at Agile Robots. Through his proactivity, close engagement, and responsiveness to feedback, we were able to successively refine our descriptions and zoom in on the right candidates. Stephen was a patient and supportive partner throughout and even went beyond his duties to provide advice on some internal recruitment matters of our young startup.

As the quantity of vacancies increased, Stephen was our reliable point of contact to the multiple consultants who handled the individual position. I highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking for a recruitment consultant in the technology and engineering industries.

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Former Head of Controls

Agile Robots

I have worked closely with various members of the team at USA Tech Recruit for some time. Their ability to attract top talent goes without saying (and their success speaks for itself), but their ability to establish a cultural as well as functional fit with NVIDIA is what sets them apart.

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Hiring Manager

NVIDIA

We have been working with USA Tech Recruit for almost 2 years now and we’re eager to continue doing so. Their team has been able to provide us with a large amount of engineering profiles fitting our needs even for niche profiles/activities.

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Engineering Manager

7 Sensing Software

AI and Machine Learning Recruitment FAQs

What roles do you recruit for within the AI and machine learning sector?

We recruit for a range of AI and machine learning positions, including engineering, research and data-focused roles.

Some of the roles we work on include:

Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Researcher
Computer Vision Engineer
Computer Vision Researcher
NLP Engineer
NLP Researcher
Deep Learning Engineer
Deep Learning Researcher
Data Engineer
Data Scientist
Neuromorphic Computing Engineer
Neuromorphic Computing Researcher

The exact requirements vary between positions, so we tailor the search to the technical skills and experience required by each employer.

Can I hire contractors or full-time AI and machine learning employees?

Yes. We support both contract and permanent recruitment for specialist technology positions. The recruitment approach can be adapted according to the type of role, the seniority required and how quickly you need to hire. If you are building an AI team or looking for a specialist to fill a specific position, we can discuss the requirements and recommend an appropriate search.

What industries do your AI and machine learning candidates come from?

Our AI and machine learning candidates come from a range of industries, including semiconductors and chip design, robotics and industrial automation, automotive and autonomous systems, and software and AI technology.

We match candidates to each role based on their technical expertise, industry experience and the requirements of the position. This helps us identify professionals with relevant experience, whether they are developing AI models, building autonomous systems, or applying machine learning to industrial and software products.

How long does it typically take to fill an AI or machine learning role?

Recruitment timelines vary depending on the seniority and technical requirements of the position. As a general guide, permanent roles typically take one to two months, while contract roles are usually filled within four to six weeks.

Highly specialist positions can take longer where the available candidate pool is smaller. We will discuss the search with you and provide an indication of the expected timeframe based on the requirements of the vacancy.

Do you provide support after a candidate is hired?

We can stay in contact with both the client and candidate after a placement has been made. This allows us to understand how the placement is progressing and provide feedback where appropriate. Our involvement does not necessarily end when the candidate accepts the offer.

How does your agency’s AI and machine learning recruitment process work?

We start by understanding the role, its technical requirements and the experience the employer is looking for. Our machine learning recruiters then search our candidate network, use direct headhunting and other relevant channels to identify suitable professionals, including those who may not be actively looking for a new position.

Before introducing candidates, we discuss their technical background, motivation and practical considerations. We can also coordinate interviews and maintain communication between the candidate and hiring team throughout the recruitment process.

Can you support AI and machine learning recruitment outside the US?

Yes. While USA Tech Recruit focuses on technology recruitment across the United States, our sister recruitment brands support clients hiring AI and machine learning professionals in other markets. European Tech Recruit supports recruitment across Europe, while Tech Recruit works with organizations hiring specialist technology talent across global markets, including the UAE and Australia.

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