NEW YORK DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING
OVERVIEW
Data recruitment in New York is an important sector in the city's technology industry. Companies use Harnham's New York Data & AI recruitment team to recruit data professionals because of our company's extensive database of qualified candidates, a wide range of search and selection services, and our ability to provide access to a global talent pool.
With our extensive list of Artificial Intelligence, data engineering, data science, and analytics roles, Harnham can help companies find the right employees for the right roles. Harnham also offers a variety of other services, including job postings, headhunting, and a comprehensive talent database. We also provide access to its network of data professionals, making it easy to find the best talent.
Additionally, Harnham has a wide range of industry-specific resources to help employers make informed decisions about their New York data recruitment needs.
DATA & ANALYTICS RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING
HOW WE DO IT
Just like the Data & Analytics 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.
We have seen unprecedented growth in our specialist sector and always have a wide range of vacancies at both junior and senior level including Data Science jobs, Data Analyst jobs, and Big Data jobs, all available throughout the UK, Germany, France, United States, and the Netherlands
WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER NEW YORK DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
Feedback shows it’s our relationship-building and data industry knowledge.
Harnham is the best Data & AI recruitment company in New York because we have an extensive network of industry contacts, a deep understanding of the technology and analytics market, and a commitment to providing the best possible service to our clients.
Our team is made up of experts in the data industry, with extensive expertise in recruitment, data analysis, and consulting. With this combination of experience and resources, we are well-placed to find the right data talent for any organization.
We provide a comprehensive range of data recruitment services, including executive search, permanent and contract recruitment, and job board advertising, and are passionate about helping our clients find the perfect data professionals to help them succeed.
We are a trusted and long-term partner for all our customers, so if you need to recruit or are looking for your next opportunity, contact us to find out how you can benefit from partnering with the Harnham New York Data & AI Recruitment Team.
JOBS
LATEST NEW YORK
DATA & AI JOBS
Harnham is a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Director of Applied Research
New York
$500000 - $570000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentUSA
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Director of Applied Research – AI & NLP Leadership
Global SaaS & Data Intelligence Leader
Up to $570K
Mission:
We’re hiring a Director of Applied Research to spearhead next-generation AI innovation in the Tax & Trade compliance space for one of the world’s leading data & software providers. This position sits at the intersection of AI strategy, people leadership, and real-world product delivery.
In this role, you will lead a team of 20+ Applied Scientists and Research Engineers, driving the development of cutting-edge NLP and LLM-based features embedded in AI-powered assistants and classification systems used by global enterprises. You’ll shape and deliver the roadmap for intelligent automation, collaborating with cross-functional leaders in Product, Engineering, UX, Editorial and Marketing.
This is a high-impact leadership role with strategic influence across product lines, requiring both technical depth and organizational maturity. You’ll ensure scientific excellence, drive scalable production implementation (AWS), and champion a culture of innovation, collaboration and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, grow, and mentor a high-performing applied research team
- Own the end-to-end delivery of advanced ML/NLP features in production systems
- Drive the AI vision for enterprise-grade Tax & Trade compliance products
- Collaborate with senior product, technology, and business stakeholders
- Translate state-of-the-art research into scalable, customer-centric solutions
- Oversee a portfolio of initiatives, managing scope, budget, and staffing
Profile Sought:
- 10+ years in applied AI/ML/NLP roles (commercial / productized environments)
- 5-8 years of management experience (ideally in matrixed or global organizations)
- Proven track record deploying ML/NLP systems in production (preferably on AWS)
- Experience with LLMs, RAG, agentic frameworks, and AI assistant technologies
- Executive-level communication and cross-functional leadership
- PhD or equivalent expertise in a relevant field (AI, ML, NLP, IR)
- Bonus: Publications in top-tier conferences (ACL, NeurIPS, EMNLP, etc.)
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Back-End Engineer
New York
$170000 - $180000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentNew York
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Backend Software Engineer
FinTech AI Startup | NYC (Hybrid)
$160,000 – $180,000 + Equity
Join a fast-growing, venture-backed AI startup on a mission to revolutionize cloud financial optimization. Based in New York’s West Village, this company is automating one of the most complex cost centers in tech. Their proprietary AI platform combines machine learning, automation, and intelligent rate optimization to help companies scale efficiently.
With recent funding secured and major growth on the horizon, they’re hiring a Backend Engineer to help scale the core infrastructure and build out a suite of API-driven, data-intensive microservices.
THE ROLE
This is a high-impact backend engineering role sitting at the intersection of software, infrastructure, and data. You’ll be working across multi-cloud environments (primarily AWS), building scalable systems for data processing, financial modeling, and automation.
You’ll work closely with the CTO and a lean team of highly skilled engineers (currently 6 total).
Expect fast build cycles, flexible working hours, and ownership from day one.
What you’ll be doing:
- Build and maintain scalable microservices using Python and serverless AWS technologies
- Design high-performance APIs and endpoints for real-time data retrieval
- Architect cloud-native infrastructure using Terraform (IaC)
- Own CI/CD workflows using GitLab Actions
- Develop and optimize large-scale data pipelines for AI/ML financial insights
- Ensure robust API security (OAuth/OpenAPI) and cloud compliance standards
THE TECH STACK
- Languages: Python, SQL
- Cloud: AWS (with exposure to GCP a plus)
- Infra: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
- Pipelines: ETL, unstructured-to-structured data transformation
- CI/CD: GitLab Actions
YOUR BACKGROUND
Must-haves:
- 4+ years’ experience in software engineering with cloud and data focus
- Strong expertise in AWS and Terraform
- Proven track record building data pipelines and backend APIs
- Experience working with unstructured data at scale
- Deep understanding of infrastructure and cloud cost considerations
- Clear communicator, team-first, thrives in fast-paced environments
Nice-to-haves:
- Startup experience
- Machine learning integration exposure
- GCP or multi-cloud experience
- AWS certifications
Not the right fit if: You come from a heavily siloed or large enterprise/consulting background where breadth of technical ownership was limited.
WHY JOIN?
- Equity in a fast-scaling, AI-driven FinTech
- Opportunity to join at Series A, own critical parts of the platform
- CTO-led engineering culture: collaborative, ego-free, impact-first
- Flexible hybrid model (3 days in office, no set days)
- Tech-first environment with diverse challenges-no siloes here
Perks:
- Unlimited PTO + mandatory company shutdowns in August & December
- 16-week fully paid parental leave
- 30-day sabbatical every 4 years
- Premium healthcare (75% employer-covered)
- Work-from-office in the heart of West Village
- Startup pace with mature engineering culture
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- 15-min intro with CTO – explore your background & engineering approach
- 30-min technical/behavioral interview – live coding + problem-solving
- Take-home assignment (~2 hours)
- Review session with CTO
- Final interview with co-founders/team (remote or onsite)
They move fast-can wrap everything up within two weeks
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Principal Engineer – IoT, Computer Vision & Edge Computing
New York
$170000 - $200000
+ Computer Vision
PermanentUSA
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Principal Software Engineer – Edge Systems & Real-Time Computing
Remote (U.S. Based) | Up to $200,000 Base + Equity
THE COMPANY
We’re working with a fast-growing, mission-led technology company tackling real-world industrial challenges using a combination of edge computing, real-time analytics, and computer vision. Their product helps frontline operators in safety-critical environments make faster, more informed decisions-helping prevent equipment failure and improve on-site reliability.
The business is well-funded, backed by experienced leadership, and already delivering results in high-stakes industries. With a strong foundation in place, they’re now seeking a senior systems engineer to provide technical leadership, hands-on support, and mentorship as they scale.
THE ROLE
This is a high-impact, senior engineering position focused on building performant, real-time systems that operate on hardware in the field. You’ll work closely with the Head of Engineering to shape architecture, review and write production-level code, and help mentor more junior engineers. The ideal candidate is a seasoned systems thinker who’s confident working across hardware/software boundaries and enjoys solving deep engineering challenges under real-world constraints.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and build software deployed on embedded or edge hardware platforms
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Optimize real-time processing pipelines for performance and reliability
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Collaborate with other engineers on system architecture and integration
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Contribute to observability, testing, and deployment of edge systems
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Provide hands-on mentorship to a small, talented engineering team
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Own and refine best practices for high-quality, maintainable code
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in systems-level engineering, who’s deployed production code to hardware (not just the cloud), and is passionate about writing reliable, efficient software.
Essential Requirements:
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Deep Linux knowledge, especially around OS-level performance and debugging
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Strong programming ability in Python (must be a core engineering language for you)
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Experience shipping software to real-world devices (e.g., IoT, robotics, industrial systems)
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Track record of solving complex engineering problems with clarity and quality
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Comfort working independently and guiding others technically
Nice to Have:
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Exposure to computer vision or sensor-based systems
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Experience with image/video processing at the edge
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Familiarity with modern deployment tools for embedded/edge software
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Cloud integration experience (ideally AWS IoT or similar platforms)
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Background in C++, Go, or systems languages alongside Python
Soft Skills:
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Proven ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers
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Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and writing production code
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Enjoys collaborative problem solving in a close-knit team
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Has likely tried management but prefers to stay hands-on in a lead role
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
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Up to $200,000 base salary (top of band; slight flexibility for exceptional profiles)
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Meaningful equity package
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Remote-first, U.S.-based team
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Competitive benefits package
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Opportunity to build technology that makes a real-world impact in safety-critical environments
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re an experienced systems engineer looking for a hands-on technical leadership role at a company solving meaningful, real-world problems-apply now to learn more.
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Fullstack Engineer
New York
$175000 - $190000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentNew York
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Fullstack Software Engineer – Web Application Developer
$175,000 – $190,000
US Remote (Must be based in the US)
Robotics Start-Up
Our client is a cutting-edge Computer Vision product company on a mission to improve safety in industrial environments. By applying advanced AI to construction inspection and failure prediction, they’re solving real-world challenges in high-risk industries such as utilities, mining, maritime, and construction. Their solutions are already redefining safety standards in electric utility operations, eliminating guesswork and preventing potentially catastrophic failures.
With a lean, highly skilled team, they’re building AI-powered systems that connect field operators with intelligent diagnostics through ruggedised edge devices and responsive web apps in real-time, and often in offline-first environments.
THE ROLE
This is a high-impact opportunity to own and lead the development of a mission-critical web application stack. You’ll build the interfaces that connect industrial AI edge devices to field users and central office systems. This platform is central to the company’s value proposition and user experience.
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Full ownership of the customer-facing web application stack
- Architecting resilient systems for unreliable field connectivity
- Integrating edge device data with AWS-hosted cloud infrastructure
- Designing and building scalable front-end experiences using Vue.js
- Establishing secure API contracts, identity management, and CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborating closely with AI, product, and device engineering teams
- Laying the foundation for future platform and team scaling
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- You will have experience working in a robotics, Edge of IoT business.
- Expert-level experience in full-stack web application architecture
- Proven experience with real-time data systems and offline-first design
- Strong front-end skills (Vue.js preferred) and backend API design
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and edge device integration
- Knowledge of best practices in identity management and web security
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Ability to lead independently while communicating effectively across teams
BENEFITS
- 170,000 – 190,000 USD
- Opportunity to lead critical architecture in a greenfield enviroment
- Remote-first culture
- Direct impact on safety in a high-risk industry
- Equity on a case-by-case basis.
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Technical Co-Founder
New York
$150000 - $200000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentNew York
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Technical Co-Founder
$150,000-$200,000 + Equity (3-10%) + Quaterly Bonuses
New York City (Hybrid)
B2B SaaS Start-Up
Our client is an early-stage B2B SaaS company redefining hotel operations through intelligent automation and prompt-based UX. Built by seasoned hospitality operators with previous successful exits, they’ve gained early traction with 12 customers and are poised for growth. Their AI-first platform replaces legacy systems with smart, intuitive technology built for scale.
THE ROLE
This is a rare opportunity to join as a technical co-founder in a high-growth startup. You’ll be responsible for owning and driving the engineering strategy, building out the product architecture, and forming the foundation of the engineering team.
- Full ownership of engineering, from design to deployment
- Developing and scaling a full-stack AI-powered platform (Python, Node.js, React, AWS)
- Creating AI-driven features such as autonomous agents and generative UX components
- Working closely with the CEO to align technical decisions with commercial outcomes
- Building and leading a high-performing team as the company scales
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Educated at a Top University in Computer Science – note this needs to be a full Bachelor’s or Higher.
- Previous experience in a senior engineering or early-stage startup role
- Strong SaaS and cloud infrastructure knowledge
- Full-stack proficiency: Python, Node.js, React, AWS
- Understanding of AI/ML tools (e.g. LangChain, RAG, chatbots)
- Leadership experience and interest in managing teams
- NYC-based and looking for an in-person, high-ownership role
BENEFITS
- $150,000 – $200,000 Base
- Quaterly bonsues linked to performance
- 3-10% equity
- Chance to build something from the ground up
- Work alongisde a proven leader
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AI Engineer
New York
$90 - $100
+ Data Science & AI
ContractNew York
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AI Engineer
12-Month contract
$90-$100/Hr
Fully Remote – EST Hours
In this position, you’ll develop, design, and deploy LLMs and conversational AI models for an IoT-enabled device.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement function calling within conversational AI models, enabling seamless interactions between users and IoT devices.
- Deploy AI models and agents into production and scale them into robust, user-facing products.
- Train, fine-tune, and deploy LLM’s into production settings
- Optimize and scale machine learning algorithms to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
- Utilize knowledge graph systems and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to create efficient, real-time support agents leveraging technical documentation.
- Integrate data from IoT devices and external sources to deliver intelligent, context-aware responses.
- Contribute to the full DevOps lifecycle, including containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and scaling solutions for deployment.
- Develop and fine-tune LLMs and NLP models that enhance interactions with IoT systems, focusing on domain-specific tasks such as technical support, product monitoring, and customer engagement.
Qualifications:
- Expertise in designing and implementing function calling within conversational AI models for seamless user-IoT device interactions.
- Up to 3 years of AI development experience, bringing a fresh perspective and a passion for innovative product creation.
- Proven experience deploying AI models and agents into production and scaling them into robust, user-facing products.
- Practical knowledge of DevOps, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD workflows for efficient deployment.
- Experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Whisper), including training, fine-tuning, and application in production settings.
- Experience with contemporary AI and NLP libraries and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Azure Speech-to-Text).
- Comfortable working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
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Director of Applied Science – NLP
New York
$250000 - $275000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNew York
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Director of Applied Science – NLP
Location: Fully Remote
Compensation: $250,000 – $275,000 base salary + bonus + equity
About the Company
We’re partnering with a forward-thinking financial services company operating in the legal space, dedicated to innovation through AI. This organization is transforming how AI serves financial and legal professionals-making processes smarter, faster, and more accessible. As they scale their product offerings, they’re seeking experienced NLP researchers to help drive novel developments. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of AI in a complex, regulated industry.
About the Role
As a Director of Applied Science – NLP, you’ll be central to designing and building advanced machine learning and large language models (LLMs) specifically for the legal and financial services sectors. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with executive leadership and work across teams to bring cutting-edge AI research into production.
Key Responsibilities:
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Innovative Development: Create original machine learning and LLM solutions tailored to legal contexts and open-source ecosystems.
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Strategic Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership to define and execute technical vision and roadmap.
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Full Lifecycle Ownership: Lead projects from initial research through to deployment, including building platforms from the ground up.
- Team Management: Act as a hands-on people manager for a team of 3-5 Applied Scientists
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Model Optimization: Enhance model performance through prompt engineering, inference tuning, and iterative improvements.
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Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to internal learning and external thought leadership through presentations, mentorship, and community engagement.
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Research & Publications: Develop novel applications with the potential to lead to patents and high-impact research publications.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a skilled, collaborative applied scientist with:
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7+ years of hands-on experience in NLP, including production-level model development; previous 2 years in a people management position.
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A strong track record in building scalable NLP platforms and working with large datasets.
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Deep proficiency in Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, NLTK, and spaCy.
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Experience translating research into real-world applications, from idea to deployment.
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Knowledge of state-of-the-art ML techniques related to NLP and LLMs.
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Comfort working in dynamic environments and collaborating across diverse technical and non-technical teams.
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A PhD in a relevant field such as Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, or Statistics is required.
What You’ll Get
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Competitive Salary: $250,000-$275,000 base salary + bonus + equity
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Intellectual Ownership: Opportunity to lead and publish novel research
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Comprehensive Benefits: Health coverage, retirement plans, and more
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to Tim Jonas using the “Apply” link on this page. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion can help shape the future of AI in legal and financial services.
Keywords:
Machine Learning | NLP | NLG | NLU | LLM | Large Language Models | AI | Generative AI | Python | TensorFlow | PyTorch | Open-Source | Legal Tech | Financial Services | Research | AI Strategy
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Principal Applied Scientist – NLP
New York
$250000 - $275000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNew York
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Principal Applied Scientist – NLP
Location: Fully Remote
Compensation: $250,000 – $275,000 base salary + bonus + benefits
About the Company:
We are partnering with a leading financial services company in the legal space, driving innovation through AI. This company is at the forefront of transforming the way AI interacts with financial and legal professionals, creating smarter, faster, and more cost-effective models. As they scale their product, they are looking for leading NLP researchers to focus on novel NLP development. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to have a significant impact on the future of AI in a highly-regulated industry.
THE ROLE
As a Principal Applied Scientist, you will play a crucial role in developing novel machine learning and LLM models tailored for the legal and financial services domain. Your work will directly shape the company’s AI capabilities, and you will report directly to the C-suite.
- Innovate and Build: Develop novel machine learning and LLM models from the ground up, tailored for the legal industry and open-source environments.
- Technical Leadership: Collaborate closely with C-suite executives to define and execute technical direction. You will be integral to decision-making and strategy.
- End-to-End Ownership: From research to production, you will lead the development of Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) and build out platforms from scratch (0-1 development).
- Model Optimization: Lead efforts to optimize prompts, models, and inference strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency.
- Thought Leadership: Act as a thought leader in the domain of LLMs, both within the company and the broader AI community. Educate and guide non-technical stakeholders.
- Research Contribution: Own novel models and applications leading to patents and publications in top NLP journals.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for an experienced Principal Applied Scientist with the following qualifications:
- 7+ years of commercial experience in NLP, with a focus on building production-ready language-based models.
- Proven experience in building NLP platforms and working with large datasets.
- Deep expertise in Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, NLTK, spaCy, etc.) and developing production-grade natural language / information retrieval models.
- A track record of taking models from concept to production, with hands-on experience in research and commercial deployment.
- Familiarity with advanced machine learning techniques for natural language models (NLP / LLMs).
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, wearing multiple hats and collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams.
- A PhD in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field in natural language is required.
- Publication history in top NLP journals: NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, and NAACL
THE BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary: Base salary of $250,000 – $275,000.
- Novel Research: Ownership of new applications you build
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full range of health benefits, retirement plans, and more.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their resume to Tim Jonas via the Apply link on this page. We are eager to hear how you can contribute to the future of AI in legal and financial services.
KEYWORDS:
Machine Learning | Natural Language Processing | Natural Language Generation | Natural Language Understanding | NLG | NLU | LLM | Large Language Models | Artificial Intelligence | Generative AI | Research | Python | TensorFlow | PyTorch | NLP | Open-Source | Legal Tech | Financial Services | AI Platforms | Thought Leader | NLP Strategy
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MMM Consultant
New York
$80 - $100
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
ContractNew York
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MMM Enablement Consultant
3-Month Contract to Hire
$85-95/hr – $180K
Remote
We are seeking an individual who is analytical, detail-oriented, and has a robust background in media strategy and analytics, particularly within the marketing and media sectors. This person should have extensive experience in client management and the creation of impactful presentations. They must ensure clients receive best-in-class results while addressing the unique demands of the North American market.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional project management and client servicing, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
- Serve as a key partner and subject matter expert in analytics, particularly as it relates to media strategies, across the organization and in client interactions.
- Lead end-to-end project management, from design and data collection to modeling and delivery, with a strong focus on marketing and media ROI analysis.
- Interpret and validate model results, crafting detailed reports and presentations for senior client stakeholders, ensuring actionable insights for marketing and media investment optimization.
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior client collaborators, translating complex data into clear, actionable media strategies and insights.
- Run custom models to address specific client business challenges, particularly in media and marketing optimization, leveraging tools such as Media Mix Modeling (MMM) and media performance metrics.
- Collaborate with offshore teams to ensure projects are delivered according to specifications, maintaining high standards of quality.
- Work cross-functionally with other locations and departments to tap into expertise, solving client business challenges and providing comprehensive media and marketing insights.
The Skills & Experience Needed
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or Business/Marketing Management.
- Strong working knowledge of statistics and its application to marketing and media analytics solutions.
- At least 4-6 years of professional experience in analytics, with a focus on media or marketing data analysis.
- 3-4 years of client servicing experience, with at least 1 year in executing and managing marketing mix projects specifically related to media spend and ROI.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Media Mix Modeling (MMM) or other advanced analytics methodologies focused on media investment optimization.
- Proven experience with media planning, media mix optimization, and analyzing media campaign effectiveness, including traditional and digital channels.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations and craft persuasive, data-driven stories for diverse client audiences.
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Machine Learning Engineer
New York
$80 - $90
+ Data Science & AI
ContractNew York
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We’re working with a Financial Services client who is actively looking to bring on a Machine Learning Engineer like yourself! They’re looking for talented individuals with a passion for Machine Learning, statistics, operations research, and transforming organizations into AI-led innovative companies. Their mission is to help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, build competitive advantage, and bottom-line impact.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Working with business partners, define a business use case utilizing machine learning or advanced analytics
* Collect, clean, and analyze data from various heterogeneous data sources
* Develop machine learning models for prediction or classification in support of a business use case
* Implement advanced AI solutions, e.g., deep learning
* Deploy models to production systems using Docker containers
* Write Python modules to automate Data Science tasks
* Review the Python code of junior colleagues
Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience
* Strong knowledge of Machine Learning techniques, including NLP
* Knowledge of statistics, including hypothesis testing
* Strong Python skills
* Proficient in SQL
* Comfortable with Unix scripting
* Experience building models that actually delivered value to a business
* Experience deploying systems to a production environment
* Experience working in an Agile environment
* Working knowledge of “big data” technology like Spark is preferred
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Data Scientist – Insurance
New York
$60 - $80
+ Data Science & AI
ContractNew York
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Data Scientist – Insurance Analytics
Remote (10 am-6 pm EST)
6-Month Contract to Hire
$60-80/hr
About the Role
Our client, a specialized provider in the non-standard insurance space, is seeking a highly analytical and hands-on Data Scientist for a 6-month contract-to-hire position. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of experience in data science or actuarial analytics, particularly within insurance domains. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in predictive modeling, machine learning, and insurance business applications such as loss modeling, retention analysis, and close rate modeling.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain predictive models focused on loss prediction, retention, and close rates.
- Leverage machine learning techniques, including time series analysis and unsupervised learning, to uncover patterns in complex insurance data.
- Perform data wrangling to clean, merge, and transform datasets from multiple internal and external sources.
- Conduct inferential statistical analysis to support underwriting, pricing, and business strategy decisions.
- Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and business teams to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
- Monitor model performance over time and support ongoing model validation and recalibration efforts.
- Develop compelling data visualizations and dashboards (preferably in Power BI; Tableau experience also acceptable).
- Communicate findings through strong data storytelling and synthesis, tailored to both technical and business audiences.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3-5 years of experience as a Data Scientist, preferably within insurance, actuarial analytics, or related domains.
- Strong programming and data skills:
- Python, SQL, and R
- Proven experience with data wrangling and ETL workflows
- Expertise in predictive modeling and machine learning, particularly for insurance applications
- Solid foundation in inferential statistics, unsupervised learning, and time series modeling
- Experience working with insurance data, including claims, underwriting, policy, and exposure data
- Strong experience in data visualization using Power BI or Tableau
- Ability to present technical results clearly and persuasively to business stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience in non-standard auto or specialty insurance lines
- Progress toward actuarial exams (SOA or CAS)
- Familiarity with cloud data environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
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Prompt Engineer
New York
$60 - $80
+ Data Science & AI
ContractNew York
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Prompt Engineer
Hybrid, 3-days on-site – New York, NY
6-Month Contract, with extension or conversion
$60-$80/hr
Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for shaping how Generative AI responds, reasons, and delivers value? This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of high-impact prompt strategies that power real-world AI solutions at scale.
THE COMPANY
Our client is a global enterprise with a forward-leaning AI strategy focused on unlocking productivity and innovation through applied artificial intelligence. The organization is investing in people, tools, and platforms to build cutting-edge internal AI capabilities.
THE ROLE
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit use cases and translate them into precise, context-aware prompts for LLMs
- Design, test, and iterate on prompts using tools such as ChatGPT to drive high-quality, business-relevant outputs
- Validate AI responses for alignment with ethical and Responsible AI guidelines, ensuring accuracy, tone, and compliance
- Work closely with software engineers to operationalize prompts into scalable AI applications
- Continuously research prompt patterns, model behaviors, and new GenAI techniques to evolve internal best practices
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
A successful Prompt Engineer in this role will likely have the following skills and experience:
- Advanced experience crafting, testing, and optimizing prompts for LLMs in real-world business contexts
- Deep understanding of how Generative AI systems work, including model limitations and tuning techniques
- Strong analytical and creative thinking skills; able to reverse-engineer and refine prompts for specific outcomes
- Hands-on experience with Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and prompt testing tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
HOW TO APPLY
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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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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
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
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.
