The AI revolution is here, and the difference between keeping up and leading the way is having the right talent on your team. At Impala Search, we help forward-thinking companies build high-performing AI and machine learning teams across Europe and the US.

Whether you're an early-stage startup building your first AI capability, a fast-scaling venture-backed company, or an established enterprise integrating advanced AI into core systems, we connect you with the specialists you need to succeed in this rapidly evolving space.

Specialised AI Talent, Delivered

We work with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise clients to hire across a wide range of AI disciplines, including:

Machine Learning Engineering

Applied ML engineers, MLOps specialists, and engineers with experience deploying and scaling AI models in production.

Data Science & Analytics

Experts in statistical modelling, experimentation, and business-impact-driven insights using large datasets.

Deep Learning

Talent with hands-on experience in neural networks, computer vision, NLP, reinforcement learning, and generative models.

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Engineers and researchers building chatbots, LLM-powered applications, semantic search engines, and language pipelines.

AI Research & Research Engineering

Cutting-edge thinkers from academia and industry advancing the state of the art and building next-gen AI capabilities.

MLOps & AI Infrastructure

Professionals focused on model deployment, monitoring, orchestration, and the tooling needed to support scalable AI.

Leadership & Strategic Hires

Heads of AI, Directors of Data, and CTOs who can lead teams, shape strategy, and align technical efforts with business goals.

Why Work With Impala?

We understand the unique challenges of hiring for AI. From intense competition for top talent to the fast-moving nature of the field. Our Talent Search team brings:

Deep experience scaling engineering and AI teams

A strong track record of placing talent in both startups and global enterprises

A curated network of top-tier candidates in AI, ML, and data science

A consultative, hands-on approach that prioritises quality, speed, and cultural fit

Build the AI team that will define your future.

Partner with Impala Search to access exceptional AI talent, from foundational hires to specialist leadership.

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