Direct-Hire AI/ML Recruiting for Specialized Technical Teams
Sunray Hire helps U.S. companies recruit AI, ML, GenAI, data science, and ML engineering talent through focused direct-hire search, targeted outreach, and practical technical screening.
Contingency search available — recruiting fee due only after a successful hire, subject to written agreement.
AI / ML / Data Specialization
Focused on technical AI and data roles
Passive Candidate Sourcing
Direct outreach to passive candidates
PhD-Level Technical Evaluation
Screened by PhD-qualified AI/ML experts
Who we help
Sunray Hire works with U.S. companies hiring specialized AI, ML, GenAI, data science, and ML engineering talent. We are best suited for searches where technical depth matters and generic keyword matching is not enough.
Hiring Managers
You need a short list of candidates who match the real technical requirements, not a pile of resumes with AI keywords.
Founders and CEOs
You are making an important AI/data hire and need help defining the profile, finding passive candidates, and avoiding costly mis-hires.
CTOs / Engineering Leaders
You know what strong technical talent looks like, but do not have time to run sourcing, outreach, screening, and follow-up.
HR / Talent Teams
You own the process but need a specialized recruiting partner who understands AI/ML/data roles deeply enough to screen beyond resume keywords.
Engagement model
Most early engagements can be structured as contingency direct-hire search. That means the recruiting fee is due only after a successful hire. Final fee percentage, guarantee period, replacement policy, and payment terms are confirmed in a written agreement before the search begins.
Retained or hybrid search structures may be considered for unusually specialized, confidential, or urgent searches.
No upfront cost
Contingency search — fee is due only after a successful placement.
Written agreement
Fee %, guarantee period, and replacement terms confirmed before search begins.
Guarantee period
Replacement or refund policy included in every search agreement.
Selective intake
We confirm fit before starting so searches are focused and realistic.
Submit a Role
Send us the role details. We will review the submission and follow up within one business day to confirm whether the search is a fit.
Prefer a conversation first?
Book a 30-minute intake call to talk through the role before filling out the form.
Tell us about the role
We review every submission and respond within one business day.
Core roles we recruit for
AI and data resumes are noisy. We apply practical domain judgment to separate real builders from keyword resumes, screen for project depth rather than tool mentions, and reduce wasted interviews for hiring managers.
Senior leadership searches — Head of AI, Head of Data, or VP Data/AI — may be considered selectively when the role is tightly aligned with our specialization.
If your role is adjacent to AI/ML/data, submit it and we will tell you clearly whether we can support it.
Full roles overviewSearch process
A focused search from intake through offer.
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Hiring intake
Clarify must-have skills, compensation range, location, interview process, urgency, and success criteria.
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Search strategy
Define target companies, titles, skill signals, and outreach angles.
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Sourcing and outreach
Build and contact a targeted list of passive and active candidates.
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Screening and shortlist
PhD-level AI/ML experts evaluate technical depth — real project experience, architectural decisions, and domain judgment — not just resume keywords. You receive a tight, summarized shortlist.
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Interview and offer support
Support scheduling, feedback loops, candidate follow-up, and offer-stage communication.
Realistic expectations
Searches work best when the role is clearly defined, compensation is realistic, the hiring manager is responsive, and feedback on candidates is fast. We will flag any gaps at intake.
Common questions
How is the recruiting fee structured?
Most searches are structured on a contingency basis — a fee due only after a successful hire. Fee percentage, guarantee period, and replacement policy are confirmed in a written agreement before search kickoff.
Do you publish your fee percentage?
We do not publish a fixed rate. Fee terms are agreed in writing before the search begins. We prefer a brief conversation so the terms fit the engagement.
How quickly will I hear back after submitting a role?
We review every submission and respond within one business day to confirm whether the search is a fit and to schedule a hiring intake call if it is.
What makes a search more likely to succeed?
Searches work best when the role is clearly defined, compensation is realistic, the hiring manager is responsive, and feedback on candidates is fast. We will flag any gaps at intake.
Do you work on roles outside the listed specializations?
Submit it and we will let you know. If it is adjacent to AI/ML/data and we have the domain context to run a strong search, we will say so. If not, we will tell you clearly.
How do you screen candidates technically?
We apply practical AI/ML/data domain judgment during screening — evaluating whether a candidate's background matches what the role actually requires, not just whether keywords align.
Ready to start a search?
Submit your open role and we will respond within one business day.