Deciphering the Future with Generative AI Talent.

We're a specialist recruitment partner for Machine Learning and Software Engineering, built specifically for the generative AI era. Twelve years of experience, one focus: connecting exceptional AI talent with the teams building what's next.
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About Enigma

Here at Enigma, we specialise in Generative AI recruitment, specifically focused on Machine Learning and Software Engineering disciplines. With a combined experience of 20+ years, we understand the intricacies of finding the perfect role as well as the right talent for your team.

But what sets Enigma apart? Our consultative approach. We don't just match candidates with job openings, we guide candidates, founders and hiring managers through the recruitment process. Our value-added services go beyond traditional recruitment efforts, offering services such as recruitment process structuring, salary benchmarking, share allocation, CV reviews and so much more.

We're more than recruiters, we're partners in your success journey. Let us connect you with people and companies alike, that will drive growth and innovation for years to come.

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Values

The mantras that shape how we work, not just what we say.
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Insight First
We lead with market insight, not a sales pitch. Every search starts with genuinely understanding your hiring challenge, not just filling a role.
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Credibility, Earned
We don't claim expertise, we prove it: through the relationships we've built and the teams we've helped scale from founding hire to category leader.
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Embedded, Not Just Involved
We work as a genuine extension of your team, not a transactional supplier sending CVs over the wall and waiting to hear back.

Results that speak for themselves

Here’s our record, in numbers.
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12+ years

Hiring in AI, from early machine learning to generative AI
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20+ years

Combined team experience across ML and software engineering recruitment
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Europe, US & Global AI Hubs

Hires delivered across every major AI hiring market
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Pre-Seed to IPO

Supporting companies at every stage of growth

What our customers say

We can tell you about the amazing things we can do for your business, but we think our customers can tell you better. After all, what they think is what really matters.
Jonathan Goodwin

I had worked with Enigma before hiring them to recruit some key AI roles for Orbital Materials. we had some pretty specific requirements and a high bar. I've been consistently impressed by the quality of candidates they bring us and the level of understanding for our fairly unique needs. I've recommended them a number of times to other founder friends and will continue using Enigma's services!

Jonathan Goodwin CEO@Orbital - The AI Industrial / ex-DeepMind
Benjamin Klasmer

Enigma helped me land my current position which I'm loving! Throughout the interview process they provided me with great advice and was always open to talk about any concerns I had. Any time I needed to talk with them, they were immediately available. I would highly recommend Enigma to anyone who is looking for a new position!

Benjamin Klasmer Research Engineer Manager@Synthesia
Dominic Hall

Enigma has been excellent helping us push forward technical recruiting at Biographica. We've worked with them since our pre-seed round and they has sourced us multiple excellent quality candidates who have since grown into core members and contributors within our team. They're responsive to feedback and capable of finding candidates based on some quite niche and specific requirements. Overall great to work with!

Dominic Hall Founder | PhD Cantab@Biographica
Mark Graham

I was able to find a great opportunity through Enigma that I wouldn't have discovered without their network. Enigma stayed in close contact throughout the process and was helpful, supportive, and professional. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for jobs in the ML space.

Mark Graham Senior Research Engineer@Google DeepMind

Join Enigma

We are currently looking to hire a number of experienced Recruitment Consultants to work in our Generative AI division serving our UK & US Markets.
Here are the benefits we offer our employees...
Holiday
25 Days' Annual Leave
Commission
Commission up to 50%
Healthcare
Private Health Cover
Equity
Employee Equity Share
Gym
Company Gym Membership
Financial advisor
Financial Advisor Access
Trips
2 Incentive Trips Per Year
Finish early
Early Friday Finish: 3:30pm
Lunches
Quarterly Lunch Clubs

Think you'd be a good fit at Enigma?

We're always interested in meeting people who care about doing recruitment properly. See what it's like to work here.
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