Specialty leaderboard · Updated Nov 11, 2026
Data & AI recruiters, Boston
The typical firm has 33 people; together they advertise 208 open roles.
Data & AI firms ranked
| Rank | Firm | Focus | Fee model | Terms | Open roles | Index score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Harnham | Data science, AI, analytics, data engineering and data leadership recruitment | Not stated | Not disclosed | 200 | 54.0 |
| 02 | DeepRec.ai | — | Not stated | Not disclosed | 8 | 39.2 |
| 03 | Acceler8 Talent33 people · since 2019 | AI, machine learning, and semiconductor recruitment | Not stated | Not disclosed | 0 | 35.7 |
| 04 | Amaru | — | Not stated | Not disclosed | 0 | 23.8 |
- 01HarnhamData science, AI, analytics, data engineering and data leadership recruitment54.0Not statedNot disclosed200 open roles
- 02DeepRec.ai39.2Not statedNot disclosed8 open roles
- 03Acceler8 Talent33 people · AI, machine learning, and semiconductor recruitment35.7Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
- 04Amaru23.8Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
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How these firms are scored
Rank here is within Data & AI. Every score is built from public signals and measures specialisation and activity, not a guarantee of service quality. Terms, claiming and sponsorship never change it.
- Specialist focus
- 40%
- Market activity
- 35%
- Track record
- 25%
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How do data & ai recruiters in Boston charge?
Most agencies charge a percentage of the hire's first-year base salary. Contingency recruiters are commonly quoted at around 15–25% and are paid only when you hire; retained and executive search firms often charge 25–35%, paid in stages as the search progresses.
How are data & ai recruiters ranked here?
Rank is within this specialty only. The biggest factor is specialist focus: the share of a firm's open roles that are in this field. Hiring activity and track record make up the rest. No firm can pay for placement.
Should I use more than one recruiter?
For contingency roles many employers brief two or three firms at once. Retained searches are exclusive by design. Posting one brief here sends it to the specialists and lets you compare their approach and terms before you commit.