CHARLOTTE NC DATA & AI RECRUITMENT
OVERVIEW
Harnham Recruitment is a leading Data & AI recruitment agency in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in connecting businesses with top artificial intelligence professionals, machine learning experts, business intelligence specialists and data scientists.
Our Charlotte AI recruitment specialists understand the business intelligence landscape, helping companies find the right AI talent for roles in deep learning, Generative AI models, and forecasting models. Whether your business needs AI engineers, data scientists, or machine learning practitioners, our team ensures business objectives align with industry-leading professionals.
With years of experience working across North Carolina's AI industry, we offer valuable hiring insights to support business decision-making and provide the best-fit candidates for enterprise AI projects.
Contact our Charlotte AI recruitment team today to find the right talent for your business.
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.
At Harnham, we follow a structured approach to AI recruitment, ensuring businesses in Charlotte and across North Carolina can access high-caliber AI professionals.
We specialize in sourcing AI experts with experience in:
- Deep learning models and machine learning for business intelligence and analytics.
- Generative AI and language models for natural language understanding and automation tools.
- AI engineers and data scientists with expertise in business processes, enterprise AI, and applied artificial intelligence solutions.
Our Charlotte AI recruitment consultants are deeply connected to the North Carolina-based AI ecosystem, working with UNC Charlotte, local AI startups, and enterprise AI divisions to help businesses build cutting-edge AI teams.
If you’re looking for AI specialists to enhance your business intelligence and strategy development, get in touch today.
WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AGENCIES COVERING CHARLOTTE?
Harnham’s Charlotte AI recruitment expertise is built on years of experience in data science, business intelligence, and Artificial intelligence hiring. Unlike generic tech recruitment agencies, we exclusively focus on AI and data roles, ensuring businesses connect with the most skilled AI practitioners with access to innovative technologies and skills in generative models and forecasting models.
What makes us different?
- Industry specialization: We recruit for AI practitioners, machine learning specialists, and deep learning experts in banking, finance, and enterprise AI.
- Strong business insights: Our AI recruitment process aligns with business strategy, business intelligence, and business decision-making, ensuring long-term success.
- Access to top AI professionals: We source qualified candidates from UNC Charlotte, Charlotte’s AI startup ecosystem, and leading AI research institutions.
Additionally, we provide businesses with hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and career development insights to help them make informed recruitment decisions.
AI RECRUITMENT IN CHARLOTTE: WHAT TO EXPECT
Partnering with Harnham for AI recruitment in Charlotte means working with a specialized recruitment team that understands North Carolina’s AI industry.
Our process includes:
- Tailored AI recruitment strategies, ensuring businesses hire AI engineers, deep learning specialists, and business intelligence analysts.
- Industry expertise, covering financial services AI, enterprise data analytics, and machine learning applications.
- Access to top AI practitioners, sourced from UNC Charlotte, AI research institutions, and enterprise AI development teams.
We help businesses find AI talent that aligns with their business objectives, ensuring seamless AI integration across industries such as finance, health care, and business intelligence.
WHY CHOOSE CHARLOTTE FOR AI RECRUITMENT?
Charlotte, North Carolina, is an emerging AI innovation hub, home to top AI research institutions, business intelligence firms, and enterprise AI development teams. With a strong presence in finance, health care, and AI-driven automation, the city offers businesses access to highly skilled AI professionals to contribute to their business growth.
Key benefits of hiring AI practitioners in Charlotte:
- A thriving AI and business intelligence ecosystem, with UNC Charlotte leading AI research and development.
- Opportunities to work with AI professionals specializing in Generative AI models, deep learning, and machine learning.
- Access to AI engineers and data scientists, supporting business intelligence , with complex business functions and enterprise AI solutions.
Partner with Harnham – The Leading AI Recruitment Experts in Charlotte
If you're looking for AI engineers, machine learning specialists, or deep learning experts, Harnham can help you find the best AI talent in Charlotte and across North Carolina.
Contact our Charlotte AI recruitment team today to discover how we can support your hiring needs!
JOBS
LATEST Charlotte
DATA & AI JOBS
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI Recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Data Scientist – LLM
Chicago
$120000 - $170000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentChicago, Illinois
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Data Scientist (LLM)
Location: Chicago
Salary: Up to $170,000 + Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Scientist to join a global SaaS organization that is transforming decision-making across a critical sector. With thousands of clients worldwide, this company is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive measurable impact and operational efficiency.
The Role
The successful candidate will join a high-performing Analytics & Insights team, responsible for building predictive models and intelligent data pipelines that enable data-driven strategies. This position plays a key role in shaping product development and improving customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics and forecasting.
- Extract, clean, and transform complex datasets using SQL, Python, and modern ETL frameworks.
- Design and implement experiments to validate product impact and optimize outcomes.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and domain experts to translate business challenges into data solutions.
- Implement monitoring and validation tools to ensure data quality and reliability.
What They’re Looking For
- Mid-level experience in data science or machine learning, ideally within SaaS or a data-driven industry.
- Proven track record of building and deploying end-to-end data solutions.
- Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, regression, time-series forecasting, clustering, and experimental design.
- Hands-on experience with SQL, Python (or R), and distributed data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, or cloud platforms like AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain scalable data workflows.
- A collaborative mindset and passion for using data to drive impact.
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We are the global leaders in Data & ai recruitment
With over 15 years of experience working solely in the Data & AI sector, our Charlotte Data recruitment experts are able to offer detailed insights and support into the industry.
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With over 10 years experience working solely in the Data & AI sector our consultants are able to offer detailed insights into the industry.
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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.
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Chief Data Officer
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.
Candidate /
Market Research Analyst
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
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!
Client /
Director of People Operations
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.
