How a Search Works
A focused five-step process from role intake through offer acceptance. Built for AI, ML, GenAI, data science, and data engineering searches where technical judgment matters.
Intake
A focused call to understand the role in detail — must-have skills, seniority, compensation range, interview process, and what makes the opportunity compelling to strong candidates.
Search strategy
We define the candidate landscape: target companies, relevant titles, experience signals, and the outreach angle most likely to generate interest from the right people.
Sourcing
We build a targeted candidate list and reach out directly. Most strong AI and data candidates are not actively looking — they need to be found through direct outreach, not job board applications.
Screening and shortlist
Candidates are evaluated by PhD-level AI/ML experts with direct research and production experience. We assess real technical depth — what was built, what decisions were made, what the tradeoffs were — not just resume keywords. You receive a tight, well-summarized shortlist.
Interview and offer support
We support scheduling, candidate follow-up, and feedback loops through interviews. At offer stage, we help navigate compensation conversations and work toward a clean acceptance.
Intake
A focused call to understand the role in detail — must-have skills, seniority, compensation range, interview process, and what makes the opportunity compelling to strong candidates.
Search strategy
We define the candidate landscape: target companies, relevant titles, experience signals, and the outreach angle most likely to generate interest from the right people.
Sourcing
We build a targeted candidate list and reach out directly. Most strong AI and data candidates are not actively looking — they need to be found through direct outreach, not job board applications.
Screening and shortlist
Candidates are evaluated by PhD-level AI/ML experts with direct research and production experience. We assess real technical depth — what was built, what decisions were made, what the tradeoffs were — not just resume keywords. You receive a tight, well-summarized shortlist.
Interview and offer support
We support scheduling, candidate follow-up, and feedback loops through interviews. At offer stage, we help navigate compensation conversations and work toward a clean acceptance.
What makes a search successful
The strongest searches start with a clear role profile, realistic compensation range, responsive hiring manager, and a fast feedback loop on candidates. We flag any gaps at intake.
Clear role profile
Specific must-haves, seniority expectations, and what success looks like in the first 90 days produce better sourcing and stronger candidates.
Realistic compensation
Ranges out of step with market rates slow searches significantly. We will tell you if compensation is a barrier before we start.
Fast candidate feedback
Strong candidates move quickly. A slow feedback loop loses good people to faster-moving employers.
Responsive hiring manager
A point of contact who can advance candidates and give specific feedback keeps the search moving.
Ready to start a search?
Submit your open role and we will respond within one business day.