SAN FRANCISCO DATA & AI RECRUITMENT
OVERVIEW
San Francisco is a major hub for Data & AI recruitment. Companies use Harnham's Data & AI Recruitment solutions to find the best talent in data science, analytics and engineering. Â
Harnham has a specialized search process to match the right candidates with the right companies. This helps to ensure that the data candidates have the right Data skills and AI experience for the position and that the employer gets the most value for their investment.
Additionally, Harnham has a wide range of industry-specific resources to help employers make informed decisions about their San Francisco Data & AI Recruitment needs.
Harnham's team of experienced Data & AI Recruitment professionals are well-versed in the San Francisco tech scene, making them the perfect choice for companies looking to find top talent in the city and surrounding Bay Area.
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 OUR SAN FRANCISCO DATA & AI RECRUITMENT TEAM APART?
We are passionate about delivering our Data & AI Recruitment solutions the highest quality of service and ensuring that each and every job seeker, from entry-level to executive, is placed in a role that best suits their skills and experience.
Harnham is the best Data & AI recruitment company to work with in San Francisco and California because of its unrivalled expertise in the data science and analytics sector.
We have a deep network of Data & AI professionals who are highly skilled in data engineering, data science, machine learning, and analytics. In addition, their experienced team of recruiters and consultants has worked with some of the leading organizations in the Bay Area, providing insightful counsel and timely advice on hiring best practices.
Furthermore, we offer a range of services tailored to the needs of their clients, including talent mapping, salary benchmarking, and candidate assessment.
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 Harnham.
JOBS
LATEST SAN
FRANCISCO
DATA & AI JOBS
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI Recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Staff AI Engineer
San Francisco
$200000 - $225000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentSan Francisco, California
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Staff AI Engineer – Agentic Solutions
Location: Onsite – San Francisco or Menlo Park
Compensation: Base to $225,000 + Bonus + RSUs (Total ~ $400,000 annually)
Role Overview
Seeking a Staff-level AI Engineer to lead a high-impact team building and deploying agentic AI solutions at scale across a major financial services institution. This role is responsible for reducing operational costs across millions of transactions by architecting and implementing robust, enterprise-grade agentic systems in the cloud. The solutions built will touch every division and business line, demanding technical rigor and innovative problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of agentic AI applications across multiple cloud environments and business units
- Build production-grade, scalable solutions handling millions of transactions daily in a highly regulated, large-scale FS context
- Deploy and fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic architectures for enterprise-wide, customer-facing use cases
- Partner with business stakeholders and engineering leaders to translate enterprise objectives into lasting, measurable value
- Drive end-to-end AI project development: definition, proof-of-value, robust engineering, deployment, and enterprise integration
- Mentor and guide a technical team focused on blending ML science and software engineering for scalable, real-world impact
- Ensure AI systems meet stringent regulatory, security, and compliance standards inherent to the financial industry
- Contribute to the vision for next-generation, cost-reducing AI solutions that accelerate innovation across the firm
Requirements
- 8+ years’ professional experience developing and delivering large-scale AI/ML solutions in a commercial setting, preferably within a MAANG, leading fintech, or high-velocity unicorn startup
- Expertise deploying LLMs and intelligent agents in production for enterprise/customer-facing use
- Strong blend of applied machine learning, MLOps, and software engineering
- Experience architecting and supporting cloud-native, agentic solutions in highly complex, high-transaction environments
- Ability to collaborate across cross-functional and business-facing teams, translating sophisticated AI techniques into clear business outcomes
- Applied experience (not just theoretical or publication-focused) in quantitative investment workflows, such as equities, fixed income, or multi-asset strategies, is a major plus
Nice to Haves
- Familiarity with the regulatory and compliance landscape of financial services AI deployment
- Experience building products for large-scale, consumer-facing environments
- Hybrid background in both applied research (not solely academic) and hands-on engineering
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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 – 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 – 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 – 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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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.
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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.
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Senior Data Engineer
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 – 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!
