The teams we're built to support.
We work with teams who are building and scaling AI, in different ways and at different stages. What they share is the need for hires who can operate in real environments, not just look strong on paper.
Access to AI talent others do not reach.
The strongest AI engineers, researchers, and ML specialists are rarely applying for roles. They are already employed, selective, and difficult to engage through standard channels.
Neural works directly in this part of the market through focused, low-noise outreach and long-form technical conversations.
Built specifically for AI hiring.
Neural is not a generalist agency adapting to AI. Every search is focused on teams where AI or machine learning is core to the product, platform, or research.
This leads to sharper role definition, more credible engagement, and better technical alignment from the first conversation.
Founder-Led, end-to-end delivery.
You work directly with a senior specialist throughout the process.
No handovers. No junior screening. No internal competition between clients.
Fewer clients, higher standards.
Neural works with a small number of clients at any one time. This ensures focus, pace, and genuine commitment to each search.
The goal is not volume delivery. It is to make the right hire in a market where mistakes are costly.
Clear, aligned commercials.
Neural operates on a simple fixed fee model with no retainers or upfront costs.
In some cases, an initial engagement is proposed to demonstrate how Neural works before any longer-term commitment. The emphasis is on delivery, not lock-in.
Neural exists to do AI hiring properly, without noise or shortcuts.
Sean Dalmeny - Founder
Founder's note
I started Neural after years of seeing the same mistakes repeated in agency hiring.
I have spent over 15 years recruiting technical specialists across complex, high-impact environments. Over that time, I saw the same pattern repeat itself. Strong teams were being built through volume processes that simply were not designed for the work.
Neural is a response to that. It is deliberately small, focused, and built around how the best engineers and researchers actually move in the market. Fewer searches. Deeper context. Direct ownership from first conversation to final hire.
If you work with Neural, you work directly with me. Every role. Every outreach. Every decision.