Machine Learning Engineers
Connect with experienced engineers skilled in designing, training, testing, and deploying production-ready machine learning models across complex enterprise environments.
Scale your artificial intelligence capabilities with exceptional technical talent sourced by specialized executive recruiters. From generative AI specialists to MLOps architects, we deliver thoroughly vetted candidates aligned with your technical infrastructure and organizational culture, typically presenting qualified shortlists within days to accelerate your roadmaps.

We deliver precision hiring solutions across key engineering, research, and technical leadership domains in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Connect with experienced engineers skilled in designing, training, testing, and deploying production-ready machine learning models across complex enterprise environments.
Secure leading researchers capable of developing novel mathematical frameworks, advancing neural architectures, and translating bleeding-edge academic research into commercial applications.
Hire technical architects who design scalable compute frameworks, manage model training pipelines, and orchestrate resilient cloud systems for demanding enterprise AI workloads.
Source specialized engineers who implement automated CI/CD pipelines, monitor continuous model degradation, and maintain highly reliable production deployment infrastructure.
Recruit software developers who integrate sophisticated machine learning models directly into customer-facing applications and scalable enterprise software platforms.
Place senior leaders to establish responsible frameworks, oversee model validation, manage regulatory standards, and mitigate compliance risks across generative deployments.
Navigating the specialized machine learning talent market requires deep industry relationships and technical discernment. We match forward-thinking firms with proven practitioners who design resilient models, streamline MLOps workflows, and build compliant systems. Backed by extensive executive search expertise, we tailor every hiring search to your strategic engineering objectives and technical culture.

Discover how our focused executive search methodology delivers critical technical leadership and engineering power.
We combine extensive recruiting experience with rigorous technical vetting to deliver high-performing machine learning talent.
Led by founders bringing 25+ years of executive search experience across demanding technical sectors.
Our targeted sourcing workflows typically present qualified candidate shortlists within 2 to 3 days.
Comprehensive technical assessments, in-depth interviews, and background checks ensure exceptional skill alignment.
Tailored models including retained search, direct hire permanent placement, contract, and temp-to-hire solutions.
Decades of executive search expertise delivering elite technical talent.
Head of Contract Services
Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

Head of Insurance
Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

Managing Partner
Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.
Our recruitment practice covers the complete artificial intelligence and data hierarchy. We place machine learning engineers, AI research scientists, MLOps engineers, AI architects, AI software engineers, data scientists, and specialized leadership. Additionally, we recruit governance specialists including AI model risk managers and regulatory compliance leads who ensure your algorithmic solutions align with evolving governance frameworks.
Speak with our specialized recruitment leaders to discuss your upcoming technical hiring needs.
Recognized leadership founded on 25+ years search expertise.
Tailored talent solutions delivering curated technical shortlists.
Multi-stage technical and cultural assessment standards.
Share your technical requirements and timeline. Our recruiters will review your needs and follow up promptly with tailored talent strategies.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.