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Harnham specializes in AI Engineering recruitment, offering a deep understanding of the AI technology landscape and its evolving demands. Our services are tailored to identify and attract AI professionals with expertise in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and other AI disciplines, ensuring they match the specific needs of your projects and company culture.
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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Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
AI Engineer
Manchester
£70000 - £80000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentManchester, Greater Manchester
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Senior AI Engineer – 2 days Manchester
You will be responsible for designing and delivering production-ready AI and ML solutions that drive business value. This role focuses on building scalable data pipelines, deploying machine learning models, and embedding AI into products and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain end-to-end AI/ML pipelines
- Develop, deploy and monitor machine learning models
- Apply MLOps best practices including CI/CD
- Collaborate with data, analytics and engineering teams
- Ensure data governance, security and responsible AI
Experience
- Strong experience in ML engineering and data pipelines
- Python, SQL and Git proficiency
- Hands-on use of ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
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Sr. Generative AI Engineer
$85 - $115
+ Data Science & AI
ContractNew York
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Sr. Generative AI Engineer
Harnham, the leading recruitment specialist in Data and AI is supporting a nationally recognized Databricks consulting partner delivering enterprise-grade GenAI and LLM solutions to their clients.
They are in need of a Sr Gen AI Engineer who has at least 5 years of experience with Databricks and who is comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The ideal hire does not necessarily need to come form a specific company or industry, however, *hands-on GenAI production experience (RAG, LLMs, or agentic frameworks)* is a MUST.
- Role – Sr. Gen AI Engineer
- Location – Remote – OR – Hybrid (2-3 days on-site) in Dallas, Texas
- Pay – $85-$115 per hour, dependent on experience and certifications
- Length: Extendable, 12 months initial contract
- Utilization: 40 hr/week
- Benefits: W2 employees are eligible to health, dental, vision, 401k benefits.
As a Sr Gen AI engineer, you will be a key player in driving project completion and working extensively with both Databricks and the end-client on your projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver end-to-end GenAI projects on the Databricks platform, from scoping through build and deployment.
- Develop RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and LLM-based applications that utilize enterprise data and knowledge repositories.
- Implement vector database solutions, integrate LangChain / agentic frameworks, and optimize LLM workflows.
- Support clients in bringing GenAI systems into production with best practices for MLOps, CI/CD, and data pipeline automation.
- Collaborate with data teams to design scalable architectures and advise on tooling, deployment, and governance.
- Provide mentorship to broader ML teams and help clients adopt Databricks-native GenAI solutions effectively.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of overall experience in AI/ML engineering or data systems.
- 1-2 years of proven, hands-on GenAI production experience (RAG, LLMs, or agentic frameworks).
- Strong Databricks expertise – all delivery occurs within the Databricks ecosystem (Spark, MLflow, Unity Catalog, etc.).
- Proficiency in Python, LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, and vector DBs such as FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate, or Chroma.
- Strong grasp of cloud deployment (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps pipelines (Git, Azure Pipelines, CI/CD).
- Excellent communication skills for client-facing consulting and delivery engagements.
- Preferred certifications: Databricks Associate/Professional ML Engineer, Databricks GenAI Engineer, or Databricks Data Engineer.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has designed, developed, and deployed generative AI solutions and wants to leverage that expertise as a hands-on consultant.
**WE WILL NOT BE UTILIZING THIRD PARTY AGENCIES FOR THIS ROLE**
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Director of AI
$300000 - $350000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNew York
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Director of AI
New York
up to £350,000 + Bonus + Carry
A leading private equity firm is seeking a hands-on Data & AI leader to drive value across its fintech portfolio. This is a high-impact role blending strategy, delivery, and innovation, working directly with deal teams, C-suites, and Boards.
THE ROLE
- Lead AI/data diligence for new investments
- Build and scale a Data & AI practice across portfolio companies
- Co-create AI-enabled value creation plans (VCPs)
- Drive internal AI transformation and platform development
- Represent the firm through thought leadership and industry engagement
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven track record delivering AI/data initiatives in fintech or regulated sectors
- Experience in PE/VC, consulting, or operator roles with value-creation focus
- Deep expertise in:
- LLMs and agent-based architectures
- End-to-end AI/ML development and deployment (MLOps)
- Data governance, privacy, and responsible AI
- Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder influence
- Ability to lead small, high-performing teams
THE BENEFITS
- Competitive base salary + bonus + carried interest
- High-impact, high-visibility role with direct access to investment teams and portfolio leadership
- Opportunity to shape the future of AI in private equity and fintech
- Hybrid working with offices in New York
If you’re interested in shaping the future of AI in private equity, apply now to explore this unique opportunity.
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AI Engineer
London
£80000 - £130000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentLondon
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Lead & Principal AI Engineer – Remote
A global B2B technology organisation is expanding its AI engineering function. After several strategic acquisitions, it now offers a broadened suite of digital services and operates with a remote-first model across Europe.
What You’ll Work On
* Building AI platforms that power conversational experiences and intelligent purchase flows
* Designing and implementing backend services and tooling for AI-driven features
* Enabling internal engineering teams to adopt AI effectively
* Developing scalable, secure, and high-quality systems using strong software engineering practices
Required Background
* Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
* Expertise in Python, Node.js, and AWS
* Strong foundation in backend or platform engineering
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AI Engineer
London
£80000 - £85000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentLondon
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AI Engineer – Remote
We are currently working on an AI Engineer role with a global language and translation company. You will be designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge machine learning solutions across the company.
If you enjoy end-to-end ownership (from experimentation to deployment), working with AWS, Docker, MLflow, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and contributing to innovative projects with a flexible, results-focused culture, this could be an exciting match.
Skills:
- Ability to write and produce production-grade code in Python
- Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch and Scikit-learn
- Experience with NLPs and LLMs
- Speech, Text or Audio data
- Strong knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning
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AI Engineer
Manhattan
$50 - $60
+ Data Science & AI
ContractManhattan, New York
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Responsibilities
Level 1. Internal Chatbot Development
* Build an internal chatbot that provides new employees with quick access to SOPs and organizational knowledge.
* Develop AI tooling that searches, summarizes, and retrieves information from 30 to 50 separate Google Docs and standardized operating procedures.
* Implement a secure, self-hosted LLM or RAG system that aligns with FERPA and DOE-level compliance requirements related to PII and student-level data.
Level 2. AI-Based Automation and Agentic Tools
* Create automation tools that handle structured tasks and routines such as proposal generation, invoicing workflows, and standardized reporting.
* Build simple agentic AI components that can execute multi-step business operations with minimal human input.
Level 3. Advanced AI Assistant
* Develop an AI Assistant that works directly with our internal data coaches, taking coach inputs while incorporating insights from external sources, including LLMs.
* Build adaptive learning capabilities so the assistant improves over time based on team feedback and real usage.
* Ensure scalability, reliability, and secure deployment of the Level 3 system.
Required Experience
* Experience building production AI systems, including chatbots, RAG pipelines, or workflow automation.
* Experience with agentic AI tools, orchestration frameworks, or multi-step AI automation.
* Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and safe model deployment.
* Ability to design systems that are reliable, maintainable, and user-centric.
Nice to Have
* Prior experience in education technology or work involving student-level data.
* Experience building tools that support non-technical users and internal teams.
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AI ENGINEER – FULL-STACK + GENAI
Dallas, TX
$115000 - $130000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentDallas, Texas
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AI ENGINEER – FULL-STACK + GENAI
$115K – $130K BASE + BONUS
HYBRID – DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX
Are you looking to build real AI-enabled applications-not just models-and help modernize critical business systems used across a nationwide organization?
THE COMPANY
A leading operator in the single-family rental (SFR) housing market, this company manages tens of thousands of homes across 30+ U.S. metros. They’ve invested heavily in modern engineering, cloud technologies, and AI-driven platforms to streamline operations, support residents, and power large-scale field workflows.
They are launching a new AI Engineering initiative to rebuild and modernize key internal applications with automation, GenAI, and scalable cloud services.
THE ROLE
As an AI Engineer, you’ll be part of a full-stack engineering team responsible for building AI-enabled business applications that directly support leasing, maintenance, operations, and resident services.
You’ll work on modernizing a business-critical Salesforce system into a new platform (Palantir), adding automation and GenAI capabilities along the way.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building backend services and APIs using Python or Node.js/TypeScript
- Integrating GenAI and RAG-based features into internal applications
- Developing full-stack features within the company’s integration/UI platform
- Learning existing business processes and rebuilding workflows in a modern environment
- Working with engineering, data, platform, and business teams to define and ship AI features
- Delivering components and automation that support a large migration project (6-8 month cycles)
This is a highly visible engineering role with direct business impact-not an ML research or model-training position.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong full-stack engineering experience (APIs + backend development)
- Proficiency in Python or Node.js/TypeScript
- Exposure to GenAI concepts such as LLM integration, RAG, embeddings, or vector search
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across multiple teams
- Strong communication skills and a consultative mindset
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving technical environments
Nice-to-haves:
- AWS experience
- SQL/NoSQL database experience
- Palantir or ontology-based platforms (not required-trainable)
THE BENEFITS
- $115k-$130k base salary + 10% bonus
- Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
- Opportunity to work with modern AI tools + platform technologies
- Direct impact on high-visibility, business-critical systems
- Strong learning culture and clear runway for growth
If you want to build practical, impactful AI features inside real enterprise applications-not theoretical models-this role offers the perfect blend of engineering and innovation.
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AI ENGINEER – FULL-STACK + GENAI
Phoenix, AZ
$115000 - $130000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentPhoenix, Arizona
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AI ENGINEER – FULL-STACK + GENAI
$115K – $130K BASE + BONUS
HYBRID – GREATER PHOENIX AREA
Are you looking to build real AI-enabled applications-not just models-and help modernize critical business systems used across a nationwide organization?
THE COMPANY
A leading operator in the single-family rental (SFR) housing market, this company manages tens of thousands of homes across 30+ U.S. metros. They’ve invested heavily in modern engineering, cloud technologies, and AI-driven platforms to streamline operations, support residents, and power large-scale field workflows.
They are launching a new AI Engineering initiative to rebuild and modernize key internal applications with automation, GenAI, and scalable cloud services.
THE ROLE
As an AI Engineer, you’ll be part of a full-stack engineering team responsible for building AI-enabled business applications that directly support leasing, maintenance, operations, and resident services.
You’ll work on modernizing a business-critical Salesforce system into a new platform (Palantir), adding automation and GenAI capabilities along the way.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building backend services and APIs using Python or Node.js/TypeScript
- Integrating GenAI and RAG-based features into internal applications
- Developing full-stack features within the company’s integration/UI platform
- Learning existing business processes and rebuilding workflows in a modern environment
- Working with engineering, data, platform, and business teams to define and ship AI features
- Delivering components and automation that support a large migration project (6-8 month cycles)
This is a highly visible engineering role with direct business impact-not an ML research or model-training position.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong full-stack engineering experience (APIs + backend development)
- Proficiency in Python or Node.js/TypeScript
- Exposure to GenAI concepts such as LLM integration, RAG, embeddings, or vector search
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across multiple teams
- Strong communication skills and a consultative mindset
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving technical environments
Nice-to-haves:
- AWS experience
- SQL/NoSQL database experience
- Palantir or ontology-based platforms (not required-trainable)
THE BENEFITS
- $115k-$130k base salary + 10% bonus
- Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
- Opportunity to work with modern AI tools + platform technologies
- Direct impact on high-visibility, business-critical systems
- Strong learning culture and clear runway for growth
If you want to build practical, impactful AI features inside real enterprise applications-not theoretical models-this role offers the perfect blend of engineering and innovation.
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AI Engineer
London
£80000 - £110000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentLondon
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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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