Hire an AI Developer
Product engineers who ship machine-learning features end to end, from the data path through to the interface a customer actually touches.
At a glance
- Dedicated
- From $1,499 / month
- Direct hire
- From 15% of first-year salary
- Trial
- Two weeks, risk-free
- Replacement
- Free within 90 days
- Notice
- 30 days, month-to-month
No upfront cost. Exact rates are confirmed in writing before anything is charged.
Start Hiring01What they do
The work this role actually takes on.
- 01Turning a model into a feature: API, interface, error states and all
- 02Data pipelines that keep training and inference inputs consistent
- 03Integrating hosted AI services into an existing product
- 04Monitoring quality in production once real users arrive
02Tools & stack
What they work with.
- Python
- TypeScript
- FastAPI
- React
- Postgres
- Docker
Indicative, not a checklist. We match on the stack you actually run. Tell us yours in the brief.
03How we vet
You only interview people we would hire ourselves.
Technical depth
A working interview on the substance of the role, not a quiz on syntax.
A live build
A work sample or build task, so the skill is demonstrated rather than described.
Communication
English fluency, and the ability to explain a decision to people who did not make it.
Identity & references
Verification and reference checks, so the person you interview is the person who starts.
04Common questions
AI Developer, answered.
Do they build models from scratch?
Usually not, and usually they should not. Most product work is applying existing models well. If you need original model research, tell us and we will say honestly whether we can staff it.
Can they own a feature end to end?
That is the point of this role. Backend, model integration and the user-facing surface, rather than handing off between three people.
How quickly can we start?
Most teams see an interview-ready shortlist within 48 hours to 3–5 business days, and finalise a hire within one to two weeks. The pace mostly comes down to how quickly you can review profiles and run interviews.
What does it cost?
Dedicated talent starts from $1,499/month per hire and scales with seniority and whether the role is part-time or full-time. Direct-hire placement is a one-time fee from 15% of first-year salary. Both are quoted in writing before you commit, with no upfront cost and no setup fee.
What if the hire is not right?
Dedicated hires carry a two-week risk-free trial and a free replacement within 90 days. Direct-hire placements carry a replacement window of 60 to 180 days depending on seniority. The full terms are on our Refund Policy page.
Need a ai developer?
Tell us the role and the outcome you are after. We come back within one business day, and if we are not the right fit, we will say so.