We interview like hiring managers, because we've been one.
Every candidate we present has passed a structured technical interview with an AI practitioner. Here's exactly what that involves.
- 01 · 15 min
Screen
Availability, rate, work authorization, what they want next.
- 02 · 45 min
Technical deep-dive
They walk us through a system they built: the decisions, the trade-offs, what broke and how they fixed it.
- 03 · Senior roles
Practical check
A short real-world problem in their stack.
- 04 · 2+ references
References
At least two, including a former manager; for startup roles, a founder or startup lead.
- 05 · Pass or fail
Scorecard decision
We rate each dimension Strong, Solid or Developing. Only candidates rated Strong on all six reach a client.
Six dimensions. No shortcuts.
- Technical depthHas built and shipped production AI or data systems; explains trade-offs clearly
- Business impactTies their work to measurable outcomes
- CommunicationExplains technical work to non-technical leaders
- Responsible AIUnderstands privacy, security and governance basics
- ReliabilityStrong references and a stable track record
- Commercial fitRate and availability match the role; for startup roles, ownership, comfort with ambiguity and end-to-end delivery
- Keyword-matched résumé dumps
- Candidates submitted without their permission
- More than four candidates for one role
Questions we hear most.
Who interviews the candidates?
AI practitioners who have built and shipped production AI or data systems. They interview like hiring managers, because they have been one.
What does the technical interview cover?
A 45-minute deep-dive on a system the candidate built: the decisions, the trade-offs, what broke and how they fixed it. Senior candidates also solve a short real-world problem in their stack.
What do clients receive for each candidate?
A one-page profile with the practitioner's rating on all six dimensions, evidence from the interview, a project highlight, a reference summary and any honest watch-outs worth probing in your interview.
Can I see a sample candidate profile?
Yes. Request one and we'll send an anonymized one-page profile, exactly as clients receive it.
See the depth for yourself.
We'll send an anonymized one-page candidate profile, exactly as clients receive it.