AI Hiring & Technical Recruitment for US Startups

We help fast-growing US startups hire the technical and AI talent they can't attract alone.

Q: Which AI roles do you recruit for?

We recruit machine learning engineers , LLM and generative AI engineers , data scientists, MLOps and AI infrastructure engineers, and AI and engineering leaders — including founding AI engineers .

Acting as your embedded Head of Talent Acquisition — not just a recruiter filling a req.

How We Help You Hire AI Talent

At CorePath Talent, we help US startups and scale-ups hire the technical and AI talent that’s hardest to find — from first ML engineer to full engineering teams. Whether you need a single critical hire or ongoing embedded support, we bring startup-grade sourcing and real technical credibility to every search.

Technical Hiring Expertise

We understand the role, not just the keywords — so we source better and waste less of your time.

Startup-Grade Sourcing

We specialise in headhunting hard-to-find technical and AI talent, including landing employee #1 in a new discipline.

Embedded TA Leadership

We don't just fill a role — we bring the process, strategy, and employer-branding thinking of an in-house Head of TA.

AI-Focused Since Day One

We've worked in AI recruitment since the early 2020s, so we understand both the talent and the market.

Built for Startup Speed

Built for SME and startup budgets and pace — not large-enterprise process.

An Ongoing Hiring Partner

Ongoing hiring strategy, not a one-off placement transaction.

Our AI Hiring Process

A focused, four-step process that takes you from first conversation to signed offer — built for startups hiring AI, ML and engineering talent.

01 · Discover & Define

We learn your product, team and hiring roadmap, then agree the role, level, compensation and pitch together.

02 · Targeted Sourcing

We headhunt AI, ML and engineering talent directly — including passive candidates who never apply to job ads.

03 · Technical Screening

Every candidate is screened for technical depth and startup fit before they reach your shortlist.

04 · Offer & Onboarding

We run interviews, references and offer negotiation so your hire accepts, starts and stays.

Our Customer Focus

We prioritise understanding your business and your hiring roadmap. By delivering carefully screened, technically credible candidates quickly, we keep your hiring moving without slowing your team down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CorePath Talent do?

CorePath Talent is an AI recruitment and technical hiring partner for US startups. We help founders and engineering leaders hire AI, machine learning and software engineering talent, and can act as your embedded Head of Talent Acquisition.

Which AI roles do you recruit for?

We recruit machine learning engineers, LLM and generative AI engineers, data scientists, MLOps and AI infrastructure engineers, and AI and engineering leaders — including founding AI engineers.

Do you offer AI staffing on a contract basis?

Yes. Alongside permanent recruitment, our AI staffing service covers contract and short-term specialists for defined projects.

Who do you work with?

Fast-growing US startups and scale-ups, from companies making their first AI hire to teams scaling an established engineering function.

How do we get started?

Book a call. We will talk through the roles you need, your timeline and budget, and give you an honest view of the market, with no obligation.

Ready to build out your technical team?

Talk to CorePath Talent about your AI and engineering hiring needs — no obligation, just a conversation about what you’re trying to build.