How a growing AI consultancy added 2 senior engineers for backend- and data-heavy delivery

The challenge

This was not a generic engineering search. The client needed people who could contribute across multiple layers of AI systems delivery:

• Backend engineering for production systems
• Data pipelines and supporting infrastructure
• Pragmatic DevOps and cluster-level work
• Light frontend collaboration when needed
• Strong communication and independent execution

The bigger challenge was speed. The client needed to expand delivery capacity quickly, but without compromising on technical quality, communication ability, or reliability.

Eventum's approach

Eventum focused the search on engineering maturity rather than narrow specialization. Instead of optimizing for volume, we prioritized shortlist quality and evaluated for:

• Strong backend fundamentals
• Practical data and infrastructure experience
• Ability to work autonomously
• Clear English communication
• Timezone overlap for close collaboration with U.S.-based teams

This approach made it possible to move quickly while still maintaining a high bar for fit.

The outcome

The engagement was successful on both speed and quality.

• Two senior engineering hires through Eventum
• Strong alignment with the client's backend-, data-, and infrastructure-heavy requirements
• Fast turnaround from search kickoff to accepted hires
• Strong communication and timezone fit across both placements
• Immediate increase in delivery capacity for AI systems projects

Most importantly, both hires were successful, giving the client additional confidence in Eventum's ability to identify and place engineers who can contribute quickly in real project environments.

Why this mattered

For companies building AI systems, hiring challenges are often less about finding people with "AI" on their resume and more about finding engineers who can execute across the practical layers of delivery: backend services, data workflows, production infrastructure, and communication with stakeholders.

This engagement showed that Eventum can help teams scale that capability quickly, with engineers who are not only technically strong but also dependable, mature, and effective in production settings.

Eventum moved quickly and brought us exactly the kind of talent we needed: senior engineers with strong backend and data skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently on complex AI systems projects. The process was efficient, the candidates were high quality, and both hires have been a success.

— Leadership Team, AI Systems Consultancy