ATLANTA AI & MACHINE LEARNING RECRUITMENT & JOBS
Harnham is a leading AI recruitment agency in Atlanta, specializing in connecting businesses with top data and artificial intelligence professionals, Machine Learning Engineers, and Software Engineers. Our Atlanta AI recruitment team has extensive experience in the business intelligence, automation, and custom software development industries.
With technical expertise in deep learning models, Generative AI, and machine learning models, we help businesses in real estate, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise applications recruit highly skilled AI practitioners.
Our business-minded technology consultants provide data-driven insights to ensure companies make informed hiring decisions, aligning with their business models and long-term AI-driven initiatives.
Our recruiter's covering Atlanta are acuteley aware that Atlanta is home to a variety of industries benefiting from data-driven innovation. Discover more by getting into contact with our Atlanta data recruitment experts today.
DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING
HOW WE DO IT
Just like the Data & AI professionals we place, Harnham use tried and tested models in our recruitment processes.
By gaining valuable market knowledge across a range of industries and regions, Harnham is able to provide a service which is second to none within our marketplace. Our detailed approach ensures that clients find the best fit for their business needs.
Our process includes:
- Industry-Specific AI Hiring Strategies
We specialize in placing Machine Learning Engineers, AI specialists, and deep learning professionals with experience in business intelligence, data-driven ML solutions, and automation tools. - Proactive Approach to Hiring
By leveraging client feedback and commitment to client collaboration, we ensure businesses receive tailored recruitment solutions that align with their business objectives. - Collaboration with AI Research Institutions
We partner with Atlanta Tech Village and other AI research institutions to source top talent in deep learning architectures, data science, and artificial intelligence company roles. - Technical Expertise & Strategic Talent Placement
Our recruitment team specializes in hiring AI practitioners for roles in custom software development, enterprise applications, and AI-driven business initiatives.
From e-commerce platforms to real estate and financial services, our AI recruitment specialists ensure that companies hire the right professionals with expertise in deep learning frameworks, machine learning models, and data-driven insights.
Get in touch with our Atlanta AI recruitment experts today to secure top-tier AI talent for your business.
WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER ATLANTA AI & MACHINE LEARNING RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
What sets Harnham's Atlanta recruiter services apart from other Data and AI Recruitment agencies covering Atlanta is our extensive experience in the Data industry, as we've been in it for so many years. Harnham’s Atlanta recruitment services are designed to provide businesses with high-caliber AI professionals who specialize in machine learning, deep learning, and automation tools. Our Atlanta Recruiter team are well informed, offering insider knowledge, and a wealth of experience.
What makes us different?
- Expert AI Recruitment Team
Our Atlanta AI recruiters have years of experience in hiring AI practitioners for roles in enterprise applications, business intelligence, and custom solutions development. - Effective Communication & Client-Centric Approach
We prioritize effective communication, ensuring proactive communication with businesses to align with client requirements and provide exceptional project management in AI hiring. - Tailored Hiring Solutions
Whether you're looking for junior engineers, Software Engineers, or AI experts, we offer custom software development company hiring strategies that support your business challenges. - Strategic Industry Partnerships
Our strong relationships with AI research institutions, technology experts, and Atlanta-based AI startups help us source top-tier AI professionals who align with your business initiatives.
We also provide salary range insights, exclusive hiring trends, and career development strategies to help businesses make informed hiring decisions in the Atlanta AI job market.
AI RECRUITMENT IN ATLANTA: WHAT TO EXPECT
When working with Harnham, businesses gain access to a community of learning that fosters AI-powered experiences through collaborative hiring solutions.
Our AI recruitment process includes:
- Hiring AI specialists with expertise in deep learning architectures, automation tools, and data-driven ML solutions.
- Industry expertise covering roles in enterprise applications, cloud computing, and AI-driven initiatives for business intelligence.
- Strategic hiring approaches, ensuring AI professionals align with your business models, client values, and company size.
From machine learning engineers to Software Engineers, our team ensures that businesses hire qualified candidates who specialize in AI-driven business initiatives, business intelligence, and cutting-edge AI research.
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WHY CHOOSE ATLANTA FOR AI RECRUITMENT?
Atlanta is one of the top AI hubs in the United States, home to leading AI practitioners, business intelligence professionals, and machine learning experts. With a strong presence in custom software development, App Development, and IoT Development, the city provides businesses with access to top-tier AI talent.
Key Benefits of Hiring AI Professionals in Atlanta:
- A thriving AI and business intelligence ecosystem, with Atlanta Tech Village leading AI research and innovation.
- Opportunities to hire AI professionals specializing in Generative AI, deep learning frameworks, and machine learning models.
- A strong network of AI talent, sourced from leading AI research institutions, e-commerce platforms, and custom software development companies.
As a dedicated partner in AI hiring, Harnham ensures that businesses recruit AI practitioners who specialize in machine learning, deep learning, and automation tools to drive business growth.
PARTNER WITH HARNHAM – THE LEADING AI RECRUITMENT EXPERTS IN ATLANTA
If you're looking for Machine Learning Engineers, AI specialists, or Software Engineers in Atlanta, Harnham can connect you with top AI talent across industries.
JOBS
LATEST ATLANTA
DATA JOBS
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI Recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Director of Data Science
Atlanta
$250000 - $350000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentAtlanta, Georgia
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Director of Data Science
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)
Salary: $250-350k depending on experience
We’re partnering with a leading private equity-backed consumer platform to hire a Director of Data Science to lead and scale an enterprise-level data science function.
This role sits at the intersection of investment strategy, portfolio performance, and advanced analytics, with direct influence on how data science, machine learning, and Generative AI are used to drive value across a large multi-brand ecosystem.
The Role
You’ll own the vision, execution, and growth of the Data Science function, leading a high-performing team and partnering closely with senior leaders across strategy, engineering, product, and investment teams.
The work spans commercial due diligence, forecasting, pricing, experimentation, marketing analytics, and GenAI tooling, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, production-grade solutions that drive measurable business impact.
This is a player-coach role – hands-on where needed, strategic where it counts.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and grow the Data Science team, setting technical standards and best practices
- Define the long-term roadmap, tooling, and architecture for applied data science
- Partner with investment and portfolio teams on predictive modeling and value creation
- Drive the adoption and impact of Generative AI and agentic workflows
- Own the full model lifecycle, from problem framing through production deployment
- Translate complex analytics into clear, executive-level insights
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of applied data science / ML experience
- Strong Python and SQL skills, with proven production deployment experience
- Experience leading and scaling technical teams
- Deep expertise in forecasting, experimentation, pricing, and causal analysis
- Strong business judgment and executive communication skills
Nice to have: consumer / retail / QSR exposure, multi-brand environments, PE or consulting background, advanced degree, and a strong point of view on how GenAI tools are reshaping data science workflows.
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Software Engineering Lead (Data & Analytics Enablement)
Atlanta
$160000 - $180000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentAtlanta, Georgia
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Software Engineering Lead, Data & Analytics
Location: US Remote (preferred states – Georgia, Alabama, New York, Colorado, Florida)
Salary: $160-180k base + bonus
We’re partnering with a large, well-capitalized private equity platform to hire a Senior Software Engineer to support and scale their growing Data & Analytics organization.
This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data infrastructure, and analytics products, with a direct line of sight into how data is used to drive investment decisions and portfolio performance across a global, multi-brand ecosystem.
The Opportunity
The business is investing heavily in its internal data and analytics capabilities. This hire will play a key role in building the software foundations that allow data scientists and analysts to deliver production-ready insights.
You’ll work closely with data science, analytics, and engineering teams to translate business problems into scalable, reliable analytics products, including data pipelines, internal applications, and modern user interfaces.
This is a hands-on engineering role with end-to-end ownership across the full development lifecycle.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Partner with data science and analytics teams to turn business problems into engineered solutions
- Build and maintain data pipelines and cloud infrastructure supporting analytics and ML workloads
- Develop production-ready analytics tools and internal applications delivered through modern UIs
- Support analytics solutions from exploratory analysis through prototyping, validation, and deployment
- Build custom packages and services, including automated CI/CD pipelines with testing
- Work across ETL frameworks to support new and existing data feeds
- Stay current on modern software engineering tools and best practices
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong experience building and deploying production systems end to end
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and JavaScript (or similar languages)
- Experience designing and operating cloud-based architectures using Docker, Kubernetes, and related tools
- Background working closely with data science and analytics teams
- Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience building analytics or data-heavy products used by business teams
- Familiarity with GCP, BigQuery, Postgres, and Flask
- Experience with CI/CD, testing frameworks, and software lifecycle best practices
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
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Vice President, Data Science
Atlanta
$300 - $400
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentAtlanta, Georgia
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VP of Data Science
Location: Atlanta, GA (in-office)
Onsite, 5x per week *please do not apply if you are not comfortable with this working arrangement
New opening for a VP of Data Science to lead and scale their in-house analytics capabilities. This is a high-impact role, driving advanced analytics, machine learning, and Generative AI across multiple portfolio brands to support smarter investment decisions and profitable growth.
The Role
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Lead the Data Science function: team development, technical direction, model standards, and project delivery.
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Define and execute the long-term vision for analytics, AI/ML, and GenAI across the organization.
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Build predictive, scalable, and production-ready models that directly influence commercial and operational outcomes.
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Partner with investment and portfolio teams to apply data science across consumer, retail, and multi-unit businesses.
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Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data scientists and analytics professionals.
What You’ll Bring
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10+ years applying data science to business decision-making, with strong experience in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (GCP preferred).
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Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage multiple initiatives, and influence senior stakeholders.
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Deep expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, causal inference, experiment design, and analytics infrastructure.
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Experience deploying repeatable models in production to deliver measurable business impact.
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Strong communication and business acumen; able to translate complex analytics into actionable insights.
Desirable
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MBA, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative discipline.
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Experience with multi-brand organizations or consulting frameworks.
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Background in consumer, retail, or services sectors.
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Hands-on experience with MLOps, model lifecycle management, and GenAI productivity tools.
Why This Role is Exciting
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Lead enterprise-level analytics and AI across a diverse, high-performing portfolio.
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Build and scale a world-class Data Science function from strategy to execution.
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Work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with broad exposure to multiple brands and business challenges.
Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
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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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Data Analyst
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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Market Research Analyst
Candidate – Chief Data Officer
It was a real treat to work with Harnham. My recruiter consistently went above and beyond to ensure that I navigated through the recruitment process as smooth as possible. I had been in contact with other professional at Harnham in the past and I can attest that the level of professionalism is always top-notch.
Candidate /
Chief Data Officer
Client – Director of People Operations
We’ve been collaborating with Harnham to recruit some key positions for our company, and they have been incredible partners. They team has been great and efficient. They understood our needs perfectly and provided us very talented candidates. We'll keep collaborating with them in the future. Thank you for your excellent job!
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Director of People Operations
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.
Client /
Data Direction – Broadcast Media
Candidate – Senior Data Engineer
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.
Candidate /
Senior Data Engineer
Candidate – Digital Media and Analytics
I've recently got a short-term contract role through Harnham, and things couldn't have gone better! My recruiter was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They also provided incredible admin support so that I could focus on the actual job in hand, rather than having to spend too much time dealing with these matters.
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Digital Media and Analytics
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.
