We build world-class AI teams for startups and enterprises — fast, precise, guaranteed.
AI talent you can't reach. But we can.
3 business days
First shortlisted candidates presented
98% success rate
Hires pass probation. Free replacement if not.
Trusted by fast-growing AI startups and enterprises
We don't just recruit — we unlock access.
We're a global boutique recruitment agency that helps ambitious startups and enterprises build world-class AI teams. Since 2019, we've been closing the kind of roles others struggle with — because our network goes deeper than LinkedIn.
Our strength is in our closed, high-trust community of senior engineers, researchers, and tech leaders. We have direct reach into Israel, the UK, and Silicon Valley — ecosystems where the strongest AI talent lives, but where cold outreach rarely works.
If you couldn't get their attention — we probably can.
Global reach, local trust
From Tel Aviv to London to Palo Alto — we know the right people.
Exclusive access
A closed network of senior AI talent that doesn't answer recruiters.
Speed & precision
First profiles in 3 days. 98% probation success rate.
Real partnership
We don't throw CVs. We solve business problems with the right people.
Roles we fill
From individual contributors to executive leadership — across the full AI/ML stack.
Engineers & Researchers
- AI Researcher / Research Scientist (LLMs, RLHF, generative models)
- Machine Learning Engineer (training/fine-tuning, retrieval, evaluation)
- MLOps / ML Platform Engineer (CI/CD for ML, observability, model serving)
- Data / Infra Engineer (distributed systems, streaming, GPU clusters)
- Inference / Performance Engineer (latency, cost, scaling, CUDA-friendly)
- Applied AI / Generative AI Engineer (agents, RAG, multimodal)
Leadership
- AI Product Manager (AI-native products, experimentation, metrics)
- Head of AI
- CTO / VP Engineering
- R&D Lead
Where we search
Primary pipelines: Israel · UK · Silicon Valley
Also: EU · UAE · US · Canada · Singapore · Remote
You need VAMI when...
Standard recruiting isn't failing you by accident. It was never built for AI talent.
Talk to us- When you need senior AI talent yesterday — and job boards aren't working.
- When top candidates ignore your outreach — we get through.
- When you're making your first AI hire and can't afford a miss.
- When you need confidential/executive search (Head of AI, CTO, VP Engineering).
- When you're hiring across borders — relocation, EOR, time zones, compliance.
- When the role is "impossible to fill" — LLMs, RLHF, generative models, large-scale infra.
- When speed matters — first shortlisted candidates in 3 business days.
First candidate in 3 days
We don't just search — we sell your story. Top AI talent has options. We make them choose you.
Deep dive
We study your business, product, and culture. Yes, we ask tough questions.
Targeted search
We go beyond LinkedIn — tapping our closed network in Israel, the UK, and Silicon Valley.
Technical validation
We pre-screen for real impact, not buzzwords. Shipped systems only.
Access
You only meet candidates who can actually deliver — pre-briefed and engaged.
Feedback loop
We guide you through interviews and help you close the right candidate.
Negotiation support
We secure the hire, align expectations, and support the offer stage.
Long-term success
We stay in touch until your new hire is genuinely thriving.
What our clients say
“Working with Mike is always a pleasure! He finds wonderful IT specialists as if a magnet attracts talent. Mike doesn't just do his job — he creates a great atmosphere and approaches each assignment with unique enthusiasm. It's a rarity these days!”
Michael Egorov
Curve.fi
“We have been working a lot and fruitfully. The team filled vacancies such as Golang Developers and DevOps. Everything is always clear, fast and professional. I recommend Mike and his team, especially to those who work in Crypto and Blockchain.”
Greg Waisman
Mercuryo.io
“For those who need strong developers and specialists in IT, to close a difficult vacancy (such as Solidity) in an adequate timeframe, I sincerely recommend contacting Mike Volkov. For the first time I worked with such a professional recruiting team.”
Ilia
Plasma.Finance
“Now it is extremely difficult to find a good developer. But I have my good friend and professional headhunter Mike Volkov, who helps to recruit the right people for the team even in the most difficult projects.”
Leonid Morozovskii
Berezka DAO & Weezi.io
The people behind VAMI
20 years across Digital, HR, Leadership and Project Management. Built VAMI from a personal network into a global boutique agency trusted by AI-native startups and enterprises across London, Tel Aviv, and Silicon Valley.
Leads all recruiting operations at VAMI. Deep expertise in engineering, product, and technology positions — with a strong track record in crypto, blockchain, web3, and fintech. Known for closing roles others can't.
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