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AI & ML recruitment operating with better signal, less noise

Our team connects exceptional talent with cutting-edge AI projects, using a range of innovative and highly effective talent solutions.  
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Trusted by teams shaping the future of AI
Our Success in Numbers 

AI & ML recruitment that performs where it counts

Fastest time-to-hire achieved for AI Engineer role.
9 days
Average time-to-hire across all search assignments in the last 12 months.
4 weeks
Offer acceptance rate across all searches in the last 12 months.
93%
Percentage of candidates placed that weren't actively looking.
83%
Why Clients Choose Us 

 The difference the right AI recruitment partner makes

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We move at the speed of the AI talent market

With a fastest time-to-hire complete in only 12 days, we move with the urgency your roadmap demands. Because we know the AI talent market doesn't wait.
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Hiring built around your goals, not our process

Where you need a single ML Engineer or an entire data function, we'll build the approach around your goals, your timeline, and your definition of great.
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Your brand represented the way it deserves to be

Stand out where the best AI talent is already looking with targeted recruitment marketing built around your vision, culture, and opportunity.

Not sure where to start? Let's define your ideal candidate profile together. 

What Our Clients Say 

 Hear it from the teams we've partnered with

“We work with a lot of recruiters and Stott and May is a clear favourite. The team have done some great work with everyone they’ve put us in front of.”
“Stott and May have really been crushing it on our searches. Not a single miss so far, especially on the intangibles that are not visible on a resume.”
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Global AI/ML Salary Insights Guide 2026

The best AI/ML candidates rarely stay on the market for long. Pay too little and you'll lose them; pay too much and you'll distort your hiring strategy. Our AI/ML salary guide provides real-time compensation benchmarks across the US, UK, and Germany, helping you make competitive offers and close critical hires faster. 
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OUR WORK IN FOCUS

We repeatedly deliver on the brief

Fleet Case Study

Fleet scale NYC researcher team

When Fleet set out to scale their team of researchers in New York City, the brief was simple: move fast, but don't compromise on calibre. We delivered four placements to date, a 100% fill rate, and an average time to hire of four weeks - with our quickest hire landed in just two, proof that speed and quality don't have to be a trade-off.

100%
Fill rate
02
Fastest time-to-hire (weeks)
04
Placements to date
"Working with Stott and May has been a game-changer."

"Their expertise in sourcing top talent has enriched our team culture and driven innovation. We appreciate their keen understanding of our needs and commitment to delivering candidates who truly make a difference.”

Ian Wong
CEO & Co-Founder
Location
United States
Company Size
40+
Number of Hires
5
Latest Opportunities

Live AI and machine learning opportunities worth exploring 

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Senior Data Engineer

Europe Competitive Contract
Senior Data Engineer — Databricks & PySpark Freelance / contract  |  Fully remote  |  Europe, Caucasus and neighbouring markets Role type:  Freelance contract (B2B), full-time...
Data & AI
2

Forward Deployed - Senior Machine Learning Engineer

District of Columbia 2500000 Permanent
Forward deployed Machine Learning Engineer Active U.S. Secret clearance required to be considered for this role Working on a high-impact opportunity with a venture-backed te...
Data & AI
3

Senior Analytics Engineer

Chicago 140000 Permanent
Senior Analytics Engineer Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Up to $140,000 Base + 10% Bonus No Sponsorship available I'm partnered with a leading manufacturing compa...
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4

Software Engineer

New York 150000 Permanent
Software Engineer (Backend-Leaning) | NYC   We're partnering with a well-funded, early-stage AI startup that's building a product in one of the fastest-growing are...
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5

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Brussels Competitive Contract
Senior Machine Learning Engineer   B2B | 12-month contract | Brussels, Belgium | Hybrid 50% remote   We are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join a ...
Data & AI
6

AI/ML Engineer - London - YC Backed Start-up

New York Competitive Permanent
AI/ML Engineer - London - YC backed start-up   We’re working with a YC-backed, venture-funded technology company using AI to transform a large, traditional industry.   The...

The AI and machine learning hires that move the needle

Whether you need one critical hire or an entire AI function built from the ground up, we work the way your business needs us to. Permanent, contract, or end-to-end delivery through a statement of work — the model flexes, the quality doesn't. We partner with ambitious organisations at every stage, from founding teams making their first machine learning appointment to enterprise businesses scaling global AI and data functions. 
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Meet the Team 

The people behind the placements

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Andy Burgess

Associate Director

Andy Burgess

Associate Director

Alexis-Navarro

Alexis Navarro

Senior Business Manager

Alexis Navarro

Senior Business Manager

Sam-Ingwell

Sam Ingwell

Senior Manager

Sam Ingwell

Senior Manager

Jessica-Birzon

Jessica Birzon

Senior Consultant

Jessica Birzon

Senior Consultant

Sam-McCully

Sam McCully

Senior Manager

Sam McCully

Senior Manager

Arielle-Manzo

Arielle Manzo

Consultant

Arielle Manzo

Consultant

Kristina-Maksuti

Kristina Maksuti

Consultant

Kristina Maksuti

Consultant

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