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With our extensive global network, we access a vast pool of AI talent across various regions, while our local market expertise guarantees a nuanced understanding of each area's unique professional landscape. This dual approach ensures we deliver candidates who not only excel in their technical capabilities but also align with your regional and organizational nuances.
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This approach transforms AI recruitment from a transactional process to a strategic element of your business success. We offer a full spectrum of data talent solutions encompassing talent mapping, market analysis, competitor intelligence, AI salary benchmarking, and strategic workforce planning. Our comprehensive services ensure you can not only attract but also retain the leading minds in AI engineering.Â
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- Executive Search: We identify and secure industry-leading executives who can steer your AI initiatives to new heights of success and innovation.
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Multi-Modal AI Specilist
London
£100000 - £135000
+ Data Science & AI
ContractLondon
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Contract – Multi-Modal AI Specialist (OpenAI CLIP) | Up to £650/day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid/Remote
We’re working with a leading global agency supporting a major financial services client on an innovative AI initiative. The project aims to predict the performance of creative campaigns before they go live, replacing traditional A/B testing with pre-launch modelling that leverages multi-modal data (images, video, and text) and customer research.
This is a hands-on contract role for a technically strong machine learning specialist with experience applying OpenAI CLIP. Using historical data, you’ll use open-source models to assess campaign creative and help deliver insights at both content and audience levels.
Key responsibilities:
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Apply OpenAI CLIP or similar models to campaign imagery, video content, and customer research (e.g., surveys)
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Build models that simulate campaign performance using historical data (backtesting)
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Pre-test creative content, score ad copy, and identify attributes driving success
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Work with customer data (NLP) and translate insights into model features
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Deliver post-campaign breakdowns by audience segment (e.g., high-value customers)
Must-have technical skills:
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Proven experience with OpenAI CLIP (essential)
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Strong track record with multi-modal AI (image, video, text)
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Solid Python programming skills
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Deep understanding of statistics and model evaluation
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Comfortable working with NLP and customer research data
Contract details:
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Day rate: Up to £650/day
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Outside IR35
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Initial office-based onboarding (1 week), then mostly remote
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3-month contract with potential to extend
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Fast interview process: 30-min intro + 1-hour technical
Please send your CV if interested.
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Founding Engineer
New York
$170000 - $190000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNew York
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FOUNDING ENGINEER (AI & Virtual Technologies)
Location: Remote
Compensation: $170,000 – $190,000 Salary | 0.75% – 1% Equity
THE COMPANY:
Our client is a fast-growing, AI-powered startup that creates virtual beings designed to enrich real people’s lives. Since launching, their platform has attracted millions of users, with coverage from top-tier media outlets like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Insider. Backed by leading investors, they are profitable and expanding rapidly.
They are now looking to add a Founding Engineer to their small, high-impact team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-funded, fast-growing company at the ground level, playing a key role in shaping the product and user experience.
THE ROLE:
As a Founding Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering, product, and growth. You’ll be expected to move fast, solve problems creatively, and have a direct impact on the product from day one. The ideal candidate is a builder at heart, with a passion for turning ideas into reality and a strong foundation in engineering.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and Ship: Develop and launch new features using React and contribute to core engineering tasks.
- Engage with Users: Gather insights and iterate on product development based on real user feedback.
- Growth Engineering: Optimize growth funnels, conduct A/B tests, and experiment to drive user acquisition and engagement.
- Marketing Support: Apply engineering skills to optimize Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), evaluate channel performance, and experiment with new growth strategies.
- Prototype & Innovate: Create new interactions for virtual people, including game experiences via screen sharing.
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
- 4-year Computer Science degree (or equivalent)
- Proven ambition, drive, and quick learning ability
- Track record of creative problem-solving and resourceful execution
- Proficiency in using AI to enhance productivity and creativity
- A relentless drive to be the best and achieve exceptional results
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience building consumer products (social, gaming, AI)
- Background in growth hacking and a data-driven, experimentation mindset
- Entrepreneurial experience, ex-founder, or early-stage startup background
- Experience in companies with high SWE hustle (e.g., Applied Intuition, Ramp, Duolingo)
TECH STACK:
- Frontend: React, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Backend: Node.js, Firebase
- Infrastructure: Kubernetes
- Programming Languages: Python, SQL
- APIs & Integrations: SDK Development, External API Integrations
HOW TO APPLY
Register your interest through the application link or reach out to Jack Wolf directly
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Staff Software Engineer, AI
Austin
$65 - $90
+ Data Science & AI
ContractAustin, Texas
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Staff Software Engineer, AI
Are you an experienced AI Software Engineer with a passion for building innovative solutions? In this role, you’ll join a dynamic team working to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the healthcare space. This is a fantastic opportunity to help evolve cutting-edge AI solutions for genetic testing.
Role – Staff Software Engineer, AI
Location – Remote
Pay Rate – $65-90/hr
Benefits – W2 employees receive access to benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
OUR CLIENT
This organization is at the forefront of the healthcare and AI space, using advanced technologies to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of genetic tests. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the company is dedicated to advancing AI and machine learning techniques to improve patient outcomes. Are you ready to make an impact?
THE ROLE
- Help build AI expertise within a team of non-AI software engineers.
- Lead the development of a multi-label document classification system.
- Design and implement sticker detection and text extraction systems.
- Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and vectorstores for document analysis.
- Develop anomaly detection mechanisms for PDF documents.
- Perform consistency checks on extracted data using LLMs.
- Work within an existing tech stack using Java/SpringBoot, GitLab, Kafka, and Kubernetes to accept orders for genetic tests.
- Enhance the use of OCR technology (Hyperscience, AWS Textract, and Rekognition) and LLMs to improve functionality and scalability.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
A successful AI Software Engineer for this role will likely have the following skills and experience:
- Strong experience in OCR technologies, particularly AWS Textract and Rekognition.
- Expertise in working with Large Language Models (LLMs), with hands-on experience using AWS Bedrock.
- Proficiency in computer vision, particularly in sticker detection and text extraction.
- Solid background in supervised machine learning development and deployment.
- Experience in building production-grade applications using Python/Java, with a focus on robust metrics.
- Previous experience in the healthcare space and familiarity with HIPAA regulations is a plus.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume via the Apply link on this page.
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AI Engineer
Manchester
£130000 - £150000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentManchester, Greater Manchester
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AI Engineer / ML Engineer – CRYPTO – REMOTE
We are collaborating with a cryptocurrency analytics firm that assists clients in identifying market opportunities, conducting due diligence, and protecting portfolios. The company is expanding its strategic capabilities in AI & ML.
They are seeking a skilled and driven Senior AI/ML Engineer to join their team. In this position, you will design and manage AI models to process extensive blockchain data, identifying patterns and insights that guide decision-making for cryptocurrency investors. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, your work will be essential in enhancing the platform’s functionality, ensuring the delivery of a cutting-edge product to users. Your expertise will be instrumental in influencing the technology’s evolution and solidifying the company’s status as a leader in blockchain analytics.
You will need:
- Spearhead the design, implementation, and deployment of AI/ML models to analyze blockchain data, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- Work alongside product managers and engineers to integrate AI/ML models into the platform, boosting its analytical capabilities and enhancing the user experience.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML and blockchain technologies, applying creative solutions to tackle complex challenges.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in AI/ML development within the team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AI/ML projects align with business goals and customer requirements.
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Senior AI Engineer
New York City
$210000 - $240000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNew York
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Senior AI Engineer
$210,000 – $240,000 + Equity
On Site – New York City
THE COMPANY
Our client is a high-growth startup in the financial compliance sector. Backed by top venture capital and scaling rapidly, they are seeing profits double every quarter. To keep pace with their expansion, they’re building out their team to further innovate on their AI-powered platform.
THE ROLE
They are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design, develop, and optimize an LLM focused on advancing financial compliance and mitigating future financial crises. Key responsibilities include:
– Leading AI initiatives within a fast-scaling organization.
– Building and maintaining robust, fault-tolerant data pipelines.
– Managing and scaling multiple interconnected data models.
-Vast work across LLM and NLP solutions in order to maintain compliance standards
YOUR EXPERIENCE
– You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
– Your background is rooted in Machine Learning, with a focus on infrastructure engineering or finance.
– You’re passionate about enhancing and scaling financial infrastructure and chasing after the latest technological applications to enhance efficiency.
– You thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment and have been through rounds of funding or scaling at one previously.
BENEFITS
As a Senior AI Engineer, you will receive a $210,000-$240,000 base salary + equity
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume to Grace McCarthy via the Apply link on this page.
KEYWORDS
Python| Machine Learning | AI | LLM | FinTech | Accounting| Start up | | Financial Technology | Research | Large Language Models | Deep Learning | Knowledge Graphs | PDF Extraction
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Founding AI/ML Engineer
$200000 - $350000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentFlorida
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Founding AI/ML Engineer
Florida (Hybrid or Remote options available)
$200-350k (Dependent on experience)
An early stage start up that is focused on building AI and ML solutions, creating products that harness the power of AI to solve real-world challenges
As a founding member you’d be key in forming the technical stack, product direction and help build the team from the ground up
The Role:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions, taking them from concept to production.
- Build and iterate on machine learning models that drive our core products, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and performance.
- Take ownership of key AI/ML projects, from defining technical roadmaps to delivering fully functioning solutions.
- Work closely with the leadership team to establish the technology vision and execute against it.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, data science) to align AI/ML solutions with business goals.
- Develop and refine machine learning pipelines, ensuring high efficiency and scalability.
- Continuously explore emerging AI/ML techniques and methodologies to stay ahead of the curve.
- Mentor and guide future hires, playing a critical role in shaping the engineering culture of the company.
Your Skills & Experience:
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering or related fields.
- Strong background in designing, building, and deploying machine learning models, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face).
- Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, optimization techniques, and model evaluation.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and deploying machine learning models to production.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on designing scalable, efficient solutions.
- A passion for building cutting-edge AI/ML technology and solving complex problems.
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment and make an impact from day one.
- Experience with deep learning, NLP, computer vision, or other specialized AI/ML domains.
- Familiarity with modern software engineering practices (e.g., CI/CD, version control, testing).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Prior experience as a founding or early-stage team member in a startup environment.
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or STEM, or a related field.
- Full right to work in the U.S.
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I've been a Senior Data Engineer for about 4-5 years and Harnham is one of the best recruitment agencies I worked with. There was a time when my offer fell through and the recruiter I was working with at Harnham jumped in to the rescue and scheduled interviews for me within a couple of days. Really good agency and some great people.
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Client – Data Direction – Broadcast Media
I have worked with Harnham for over 2 years now as our main Analytics Recruiter partner and I am very pleased with the overall service and the people we have hired via Harnham. Harnham’s team is very good at understanding our recruitment needs and always come back with relevant and well scanned CVs, which saves me precious time.
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Data Direction – Broadcast Media
Candidate – Data Analyst
I’ve had a great experience with Harnham. The recruiter provided great advice and ensured that I understood everything, and even followed up with me after I started my new role to see how I was settling in. I would recommend Harnham as a great recruitment company for anyone looking for a role in data and analytics.
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Client – Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
The team at Harnham have been outstanding in helping our company build a market-leading data science team. Harnham’s communication is great, and the recruiter’s take a consultative approach that’s really focused on provided value for both their clients and their candidates. They provide strong candidates that help us fill our roles with high achievers who are also a great fit for our culture.
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Candidate – Market Research Analyst
Thanks to Harnham, I am now in a role that suits me. My recruiter was able to quickly identify the skills I had to offer and match me up with his client. It was a win-win for everyone. I was given great advice throughout the process, and I also appreciated the follow-ups that I received.
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Client – Director of People Operations
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Candidate – Chief Data Officer
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