Hiring AI talent this quarter? Start with a 30-minute calibration call
Boutique tech recruiting agency based in Berlin
Recruiting for AI companies building the future.
Match on Monday helps AI startups, scaleups and tech-driven companies hire the engineers and product minds behind real AI products. Without profile floods or generic recruiting noise.
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92% FIT
AI hiring is different.
AI teams need people who can blend engineering depth, product thinking, experimentation and real AI/ML understanding. Titles are inconsistent, strong candidates are hard to reach, and generic recruiters often struggle to separate signal from buzzwords.
Hybrid profiles
The best candidates connect models, product constraints and production engineering.
Inconsistent titles
LLM, RAG, MLOps and Applied AI responsibilities rarely map cleanly to one job title.
Signal quality matters
Founders and hiring teams need fewer, sharper conversations with candidates who actually fit.
Roles we recruit for
Specialized searches for the roles where generic recruiting breaks down - AI engineers, ML builders, platform talent and product manager who can turn technical ambition into shipped product
AI & Machine Learning
AI Engineers
ML Engineers
Applied Scientists
Data Scientists
LLM & GenAI
LLM Engineers
Prompt Engineers
RAG Engineers
AI Automation Engineers
Product & Engineering
Product Engineers
Founding Engineers
Fullstack Engineers with AI focus
Backend Engineers for AI products
Platform & Scaling
MLOps Engineers
ML Platform Engineers
Data Engineers
Cloud Engineers
DevOps for AI workloads
Product
AI Product Managers
Technical Product Managers
Heads of Product
Who we help
Built for teams where AI is already part of the product roadmap.
AI startups building their first engineering team
Scaleups hiring specialized AI and ML talent
SaaS companies integrating LLM features
Product companies building AI-native products
Tech teams creating internal AI platforms
A clear search process, not a CV lottery.
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Role calibration
Define must-have experience, AI maturity, product context and candidate trade-offs before outreach starts.
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Talent mapping
Map companies, open-source signals, product domains and hidden networks where the right people actually sit.
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Targeted outreach
Personal, role-specific sourcing that respects senior candidates and earns replies from passive talent.
04
Candidate qualification
Each candidate is screened for motivation, role fit, AI/product relevance and realistic closing conditions. If it's a fit, we will introduce the candidate to you.
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Interview coordination and process support
Coordinating Interviews, feedback loops and support through offer strategy, timing and candidate communication.
Why Match on Monday
Boutique recruiting for AI teams who care about candidate quality.
Specialized in tech and AI hiring
Deep focus on tech and AI hiring, with a strong understanding of evolving roles, required skill sets and what separates real builders from buzzword profiles
Boutique approach
Focused searches, founder-friendly communication and hands-on candidate qualification.
No profile flood
Fewer candidates, clearer fit, less noise for hiring teams.
Active outreach, not just
passive ads
Hard-to-reach AI talent is found through targeted outreach and trusted conversations.
Berlin network, European reach
We are deeply connected in Berlin and the German tech market and have successfully recruited across Europe.
Success-based recruiting model
Aligned incentives for companies who need quality hires, not long retainers or vague pipelines.
Trusted By teams building the future of AI.
CLIENT STORIES
Market insights
Curious what top AI talent actually earns in today’s market?
Berlin & German AI market
Recruiting across Europe
Book AI Hiring Call
3–5
matching Profiles after seven days for your next AI Role
FAQ — frequently asked questions
Which AI roles do you recruit for?
AI Engineers, ML Engineers, LLM Engineers, MLOps Engineers, Product Engineers, Founding Engineers and AI Product leaders.
Do you work with early-stage AI startups?
Yes. The process is designed for founders and lean teams who need role definition, talent mapping and sharp candidate profiles.
Do you only recruit in Germany?
No. Match on Monday is Berlin-based and operates in all of europe, with searches shaped around the hiring market you need.
How quickly can we see first candidates?
Timelines depend on role difficulty and calibration quality, the average after the Kick-off call is 5-7 days
Do you work success-based?
Yes, we are recruiting success-based as a clear trust and alignment point.
Can you help us define the role before starting the search?
Yes. Role calibration is the first step, especially when AI responsibilities are spread across engineering, product and platform teams.
Ready to hire the AI talent behind your next product?
Book a 30-minute AI Hiring Call
Berlin Office Location:
Straßburger Str. 9d
10405 Berlin
hello@matchonmonday.com