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Hire European AI engineers

Expand your engineering capacity with vetted AI engineers who integrate into your team, enable real-time collaboration, and deliver at 30-40% below local hiring costs.

01

Define the work

You describe your product, stack, and current team constraints, we turn this into a clear role profile so the engineer can be effective from day one.

02

No wasted interviews

We source and vet for technical depth and communication fit. You meet a tight shortlist of candidates who can actually do the work.

03

Embedded in your workflow

The engineer works exclusively on your roadmap, follows your rituals, and visits your office during key stages. Same team, different location.

Talent pool

Dedicated AI talent from our office. Full accountability.

AI specialists who work full-time for you, not freelancers bouncing between gigs. You get a dedicated developer. We handle the infrastructure. Try it for 3 months. If it doesn't fit, no hard feelings.

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Milica

Data Scientist

Level of English: C1

Education: MSc Data Science

Years of experience: 4

Tech stack: Python, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, XGBoost

Availability: 3 weeks

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Stefan

LLM Applications Engineer

Level of English: C1

Education: BSc Computer Engineering

Years of experience: 4

Tech stack: Python, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, FastAPI, Redis

Availability: 4 weeks

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Nikola

Machine Learning Engineer

Level of English: C1

Education: BSc Computer Science

Years of experience: 5

Tech stack: Python, PyTorch, Hugging Face, FastAPI, Docker

Availability: 2 weeks

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Dušan

Deep Learning Engineer

Level of English: C1

Education: MSc Software Engineering

Years of experience: 5

Tech stack: Python, PyTorch, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker

Availability: 3 weeks

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Teodora

Computer Vision Engineer

Level of English: C1

Education: BSc Electrical Engineering

Years of experience: 5

Tech stack: Python, ONNX, TensorRT, Docker, NVIDIA Triton

Availability: 4 weeks

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Advantage

Built for European companies

Same working culture

European engineering norms. Same tools, same meeting structure, same expectations around documentation and delivery.

Real-time collaboration

Shared working hours. Synchronous stand-ups, instant feedback, no overnight delays.

Serious engineering base

Top universities and a strong pipeline of AI and software talent.

High-value cost structure

Premium engineering talent at nearshore rates. Sustainable pricing optimized for the European market.

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Pricing

What a senior AI engineer actually costs

When you hire locally
Base Salary
€100,000
Employer taxes & benefits (25%)
€25,000
Office, equipment, IT (10%)
€10,000
Recruitment & onboarding
€15,000
Total annual cost
€150,000
With Talcom, you can save more than 40% compared to local hiring.

Senior engineers from €45 per hour

Senior automation specialist from €45 per hour

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Benefits

Embedded in your workflow

The engineer works exclusively on your roadmap, follows your rituals, and visits your office during key stages. Same team, different location.

Team design

Clear roles so the engineer can operate effectively. We structure responsibilities, expectations, and alignment with your team.

Deep technical vetting

We assess real ability to build, deploy, and maintain AI systems. You interview only candidates who can do the work.

Local operations

Contracts, payroll, and compliance handled locally. No international employment overhead or legal risk.

Dedicated hub support

Office space, equipment, and infrastructure. Engineers have what they need to deliver consistently.

Partners

Companies we work with

We support firms where AI is a core part of the product, not a side project.

AI scaleups

Growing teams that need strong engineers to ship AI features.

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SaaS platforms

Teams adding ML, recommendations, or personalization.

Corporate data teams

Departments building AI use cases but lacking internal capacity.

Agencies and consultancies

Client work that needs consistent AI delivery.

About

Connecting you with Europe's finest

We make it easy to build high-performing engineering teams across borders.

Talcom is a European engineering recruitment firm founded in 2015. We've placed hundreds of engineers with startups and scale-ups across Europe.This offering is built on over ten years of vetting talent, understanding team dynamics, and managing cross-border hiring logistics. We know what works and what breaks down when building distributed engineering teams.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from Upwork or Toptal?

Employment model — Our developers work full-time from our office. They're not juggling five other clients while trying to finish your project.

Oversight — We handle the infrastructure, HR, and day-to-day management. You get someone who shows up and ships work without needing to chase them down.

Trial structure — 3-month pilot. If it works, great. If it doesn't, you're not locked in. No bidding process, no guessing if someone's portfolio matches reality, no wondering if they'll disappear halfway through.

How fast can we see candidates?

We usually present a shortlist within a few weeks. If we already have matching profiles, you may see candidates sooner.

Do engineers work only for us?

Yes. They are employed by Talcom but work exclusively on your roadmap, rituals, and product goals.

Can they visit our office?

Yes. We encourage on-site time for kickoff, planning, and important releases. Travel is coordinated from our side.

What about IP and security?

Your company owns all intellectual property. Engineers follow your security policies and access controls.

Is this outsourcing?

No. This is an extension of your existing team with engineers who work as colleagues, not external contractors.

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