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.
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DATA JOBS
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI Recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Lead Data Scientist
Atlanta
$140000 - $150000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentAtlanta, Georgia
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Lead Data Scientist
$140,000-$150,000 + 10% bonus
Overview
A growing organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to drive strategic analytics initiatives across customer experience, operational efficiency, asset performance, and cost optimisation. This highly visible role partners closely with senior business leaders to identify challenges, develop data-driven solutions, and influence decision-making through advanced analytics and predictive modelling.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen, excels at communicating complex concepts to non-technical audiences, and has a proven track record of leading projects from concept through implementation with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including director- and executive-level leaders.
- Independently lead projects from problem definition through deployment and performance monitoring.
- Facilitate intake sessions, define project scope, estimate effort, manage priorities, and communicate progress effectively.
- Mentor and guide junior analysts and data scientists on methodology, project structure, and technical execution.
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership teams, including executive audiences.
Advanced Analytics & Data Science
- Develop and deploy predictive models using machine learning techniques such as gradient boosting, ensemble methods, decision trees, and other supervised and unsupervised learning approaches.
- Design segmentation frameworks using clustering and classification techniques.
- Conduct statistical analysis, model validation, back-testing, and performance measurement to ensure reliability and business value.
- Identify patterns, root causes, and opportunities through large-scale data analysis.
- Develop innovative analytical approaches to improve insight generation and operational effectiveness.
- Support business decision-making through forecasting, scoring models, optimisation techniques, and operational analytics.
Data Management & Process Improvement
- Gather, reconcile, clean, validate, and integrate data from multiple internal and external sources.
- Establish data quality standards and controls to improve accuracy and consistency.
- Design and implement processes that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and create measurable business value.
- Monitor and assess the ongoing performance of implemented analytical solutions.
Executive Communication
- Translate complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Develop compelling executive presentations and data-driven narratives that influence organisational strategy and operational improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, predictive modelling, risk analytics, or a related quantitative function.
- 3+ years of hands-on Python experience building machine learning, forecasting, regression, classification, and segmentation models.
- 3+ years of advanced SQL experience, including optimisation of complex queries across large datasets.
- Strong expertise in statistical methods, probability theory, experimental design, predictive analytics, sampling techniques, and model evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience analysing large structured and unstructured datasets.
- Experience presenting analytical insights to executive audiences and influencing strategic decisions.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders with varying levels of analytical expertise.
- Strong project management, prioritisation, and multitasking skills.
- Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Experience sourcing, validating, and integrating data from multiple systems and platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline.
- Experience in risk management, portfolio analytics, financial modelling, or asset performance analysis.
- Experience using consumer, credit, demographic, or third-party external datasets.
- Prior experience developing scoring models, predictive risk models, or decision-support frameworks.
- Experience within highly regulated industries where model governance, validation, and audit requirements are critical.
- Familiarity with model risk management frameworks and third-party model review processes.
- Experience working with cloud-based data and analytics environments, including object storage and large-scale compute platforms.
- Experience with modern data warehouse technologies.
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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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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 – 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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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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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 – 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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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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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.
