Boutique Technical Recruiting
Engineers in AI is a founder-led technical recruiting firm helping companies hire AI, software, cloud, data, and cybersecurity talent — faster, with stronger screening and a more efficient fee model.
Strength in numbers
Why Engineers in AI
Most recruiters match keywords. We evaluate actual technical depth — because Tony built and shipped software before he ever hired for it.
Our screening goes beyond resume parsing. We assess system design thinking, architectural decisions, and real engineering judgment — so your shortlist is actually qualified.
No wasted interview cycles. We send you a curated slate of candidates who fit the role, the team, and the stage of your company — not a spray of resumes hoping something sticks.
Traditional agencies charge 25–30% of first-year salary. We charge a flat 20% — and our process is transparent from intake to close. No surprises, no hidden markups.
Roles We Fill
From AI researchers to platform engineers, we recruit across the full engineering stack.
How We Work
Four stages. No guesswork. You know where things stand at every step.
Deep intake call to understand the role, the team, the tech stack, and the real definition of a strong hire.
We go beyond job boards — active network sourcing with technical assessments and portfolio reviews.
A tight slate of pre-vetted candidates — not a dump. Each one explained. Each one ready for your interview.
We stay through the offer, negotiation, and onboarding. Your close rate is part of our job.
About Tony
Tony Kochhar spent two decades as a hardware and software engineer before shifting to technical recruiting. That background changes everything about how he evaluates candidates — he knows what strong engineering judgment looks like because he's exercised it.
He's placed technical talent at companies ranging from early-stage startups to enterprise-scale organizations, including roles at Agoda, Hearst, and Trilogy. When you work with Engineers in AI, you work directly with Tony.
What Clients Say
Tony is the kind of recruitment leader every team DREAMS of. He is a relentless hustler who works tirelessly to build the precise team every functional leader is looking for. Even for a skeptical manager like myself who took pride in "doing my own recruiting" — Tony quickly demonstrated the exponential effect that comes from working with a real seasoned professional.
Tony is a consummate professional with an eye for talent. He helped our team recruit IT candidates in a hyper competitive talent market. Thanks for a job well done.
He is very effective at building pipelines for hard-to-fill software engineering positions. His tech background let him hit the ground running. The guy lives and breathes recruitment.
Tony understands the concepts of software engineering at a higher level than most non-engineers. His methods seemed well-established, effective, and his process was transparent.
Tony takes his time to truly understand the role and more importantly what persona will fit best on my team. His upbeat "we can do that" attitude makes the hiring process a breeze.
Let's talk about your open roles. No pitch decks, no fluff — just a direct conversation about what you need and whether we're the right fit to find it.
Flat 20% placement fee · No retainers · Founder-led search · New York, NY