TAMPA DATA & AIÂ RECRUITMENT
OVERVIEW
Harnham Data Recruitment is a premier recruitment agency specializing in AI and data-driven roles in Tampa, a city rapidly becoming a significant hub for tech and AI innovation. Tampa’s technology sector has experienced a 30% growth in recent years, with projections showing 3,700 new tech jobs by 2027, making it an exciting time for AI talent in the region. As a leader in AI recruitment, we connect businesses with the best-fit candidates who can drive innovation through cutting-edge AI technologies. Our recruitment services cater to businesses seeking talent across both emerging AI fields and traditional data science sectors.
We are experts in AI and data recruitment, with a team highly skilled in identifying exceptional talent across industries. Whether you’re seeking professionals in machine learning, AI-powered applications, or business data roles, we ensure your hiring needs are met with precision. From downtown Tampa to St. Petersburg and the broader Tampa Bay area, we've built an extensive network within both the tech and business communities. We also connect with students from local institutions like the University of South Florida and Miami International University of Art & Design.
Our recruitment consultants act as industry insiders in the AI and data recruitment landscape, leveraging deep insights to match you with the most qualified candidates. Whether you're enhancing customer experiences or optimizing business processes, Harnham is your trusted partner in finding ideal candidates who can leverage AI technologies to propel your business forward.
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 understand the complexities of AI-driven solutions and the significance of aligning the right talent with your organization’s needs. Whether it’s reinforcement learning, unsupervised learning, or generative AI tools, our consultants work closely with you to ensure potential hires possess the right expertise for your needs.
We leverage our deep understanding of the AI field to help you make informed decisions. By conducting extensive reference checks and ensuring cultural alignment, we ensure that each hire contributes to your long-term success. With our proactive approach, we focus on fostering a collaborative learning environment, ensuring both clients and candidates benefit from successful placements.
Our recruitment process includes identifying the key skills required for specific roles, such as proficiency in AI-powered tools, predictive analytics, and advanced machine learning models. Whether you're based in Tampa, St. Petersburg, or the wider Tampa Bay area, our AI recruitment services provide comprehensive solutions tailored to your business goals.
WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER TAMPA DATA RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
What sets Harnham's Data and AI Recruitment apart from other agencies in Tampa, is our extensive experience in the Data & AI industries as we've been in them for so many years. Our Tampa Data & AI Recruitment team are well informed. Offering insider knowledge, and a wealth of experience.
We bring that unique blend of expertise and insights to the Data & AI recruitment market in Tampa. Our team not only recruits the best AI talent but also ensures candidates are prepared for the practical applications of artificial intelligence in business. We focus on both academic qualifications and hands-on experience, ensuring candidates are equipped for real-world applications like AI-powered decision-making and business intelligence.
Tampa's tech scene is thriving, and our clients benefit from this dynamic environment, with organizations like Tampa Bay Wave and Tampa Bay Tech helping to foster a community of innovative companies. Whether you're hiring for roles in AI-powered automation, machine learning, or predictive analytics, we provide access to a range of tools and resources to guide your hiring process.
Harnham is recognized for its ability to match qualified candidates with organizations looking to innovate in the AI sector. We understand that successful AI recruitment is about more than just filling a vacancy—it’s about aligning your company culture with candidates who will contribute to your business’s success. Tampa’s growing business community, supported by organizations such as the Miami AI Club, ensures a continuous influx of talented professionals eager to drive business breakthroughs.
DATA AND AI RECRUITMENT FOR TAMPA BUSINESSES: WHAT TO EXPECT
When you partner with Harnham for AI recruitment in Tampa, you’ll receive an in-depth consultation to define your hiring needs. From the interview process to onboarding, we ensure every step aligns with your company culture. Our goal is to help you hire professionals who not only bring technical expertise but also understand the nuances of your business operations.
We specialize in recruiting for data-driven roles that focus on generative AI tools, reinforcement learning, and other advanced AI technologies. In addition, we also cover traditional data roles like data science and business analysis. Leveraging our extensive network of top-tier AI professionals, we ensure that every candidate we place brings the right experience and skills to elevate your business. Tampa’s rich diversity, including students and professionals from institutions like Miami Dade College and University of Miami, provides a great pipeline for AI talent.
If you’re looking for AI talent that will impact your organization’s success, Harnham provides the best-suited candidates for your needs. Whether you're in Tampa, St. Petersburg, or the wider Bay Area, our recruitment team is here to connect you with professionals who can bring innovation and actionable insights to your business.
WHY CHOOSE TAMPA FOR YOUR AI RECRUITMENT NEEDS?
Tampa is rapidly emerging as a key player in the AI and tech community, with a thriving business ecosystem and a forward-thinking approach to innovation. With more top institutions beyond Miami Dade College and the University of Miami like the University of South Florida. There are also several tech-focused accelerators like Tampa Bay Wave, the city offers a growing talent pool of AI professionals. Tampa’s mastermind business breakthrough mentality is reflected in its expanding technology sector, where key companies such as PwC, Maxar Technologies, and MetLife are establishing strong presences.
In addition, the recent expansion of TheIncLab into Tampa is a great indicator of the city's commitment to AI and cybersecurity innovation. These developments make Tampa an exciting place to find forward-thinking professionals who are driving the future of AI. For businesses looking to integrate AI solutions into their operations, Tampa offers exciting opportunities to collaborate with top talent in the field.
JOBS
LATEST TAMPA
DATA JOBS
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI Recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Machine Learning Engineer
$200000 - $350000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentFlorida
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Machine Learning Engineer
Florida (Hybrid or Remote options available)
$200-350k (Dependent on experience)
A rapidly growing start-up that is focused on AI and ML learning to develop cutting edge solutions is looking for an end-to-end machine learning engineer
Role:
- Design, build, and deploy state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) that drive our AI solutions.
- Fine-tune and optimize existing LLM architectures for production-grade applications.
- Work with a team of data scientists, engineers, and product managers to deliver scalable AI solutions.
- Develop and maintain ML pipelines, ensuring robust and efficient model performance.
- Collaborate on integrating LLMs into customer-facing products and ensuring seamless deployment to production.
- Continuously research and implement best practices in the LLM field to stay ahead of the competition.
- Monitor, test, and troubleshoot models to ensure they meet performance standards.
Your Skills & Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, with a strong focus on LLMs (e.g., GPT, BERT, T5, etc.).
- An advanced degree (PHS, Masters) in Computer Science or STEM.
- Hands-on experience building and fine-tuning large language models for real-world applications.
- Expertise in machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face).
- Strong programming skills in Python, and familiarity with other relevant languages (e.g., Java, C++).
- Experience deploying machine learning models in production, including containerization and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Solid understanding of model evaluation, performance metrics, and model optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with NLP techniques, transformers, and modern LLM architectures.
- A passion for AI and a commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.
- Full right to work in the U.S.
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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
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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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.
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Senior Data Engineer
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 – 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
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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Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
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 – 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.
