Anthony Kelly


Anthony Kelly is an Irish Entrepreneur, digital tech recruitment specialist, and the founder of DeepRec.ai. With over nine years of recruitment experience, Anthony has delivered tailor-made talent solutions to many of the world’s leading-edge tech companies.

By combining expertise in candidate identification with a granular knowledge of the industry, Anthony helps his clients and candidates navigate through the transformative DeepTech environment.

Beyond his role at DeepRec.ai, Anthony hosts a popular AI Entrepreneur Podcast, where he invites the brightest minds in tech to explore what it takes to be a successful leader, amplifying the voices of the extraordinary people working inside the industry today. Anthony is passionate about fostering meaningful connections, and he regularly organises events and networking initiatives to bring together thought leaders from the wider community.

Through his engaged networks, commitment to quality, and community-led approach to recruitment, Anthony continues to drive innovation and make a positive impact on the world of DeepTech and beyond.

 

JOBS FROM ANTHONY

Bayern, Germany
Senior Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineer
Join a Quantum Hardware TeamUp to €90K + virtual sharesMunich, on-site and hands-onWe’re building something truly exciting precision hardware that sits at the edge of physics and engineering. To make it real, we’re hiring two key people to join our early hardware team in Munich:CAD/PDM System Engineer (with room to grow into Team Lead)Mechatronics Engineer (Automation & Precision Systems)This isn’t a place for narrow roles or endless meetings. You’ll help shape the foundations of our hardware stack from day one pushing the limits of precision engineering and nanoscale control, designing systems for sub-micron accuracy, and setting up the processes that will define how our technology scales.What you’ll doBuild and own the CAD/PDM landscape for our mechanical and system design workflows.Design and optimize mechatronic and motion systems for cleanroom-grade precision.Work across hardware, software, and external partners to bring our first MVP system to life.What we’re looking forExperience in mechatronics, mechanical design, or precision systems (semiconductor or motion systems experience is a huge plus).Understanding of cleanroom system design particles, exhausts, and what true sub-micron precision means.A systems thinker: practical, curious, and allergic to over-engineering.Someone ready to trade corporate comfort for the speed, ownership, and purpose of an early-stage team.
Anthony KellyAnthony Kelly
Amsterdam, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Computer Vision Scientist
Computer Vision Scientist – Amsterdam, Netherlands Competitive Salary | Bonus | Relocation & Visa Sponsorship Available Join a world-class AI research team in Amsterdam, where cutting-edge science meets real-world impact. We’re looking for Computer Vision Scientists to push the boundaries of how machines see, understand, and interpret the world. Our work spans visual understanding, video perception, and multimodal (emotional) AI, shaping the next generation of intelligent systems that can perceive nuance and intent. In this role, you’ll apply advanced deep learning and multimodal models to solve large-scale perception challenges - from visual recognition and scene understanding to emotion and behaviour models. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across AI, cognitive science, and HCI, bridging the gap between research and production. Your findings may be published at top-tier venues like CVPR, NeurIPS, or ICCV. What you’ll bring:PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, AI, Computer Vision, or related fieldStrong background in deep learning (PyTorch, Python)Expertise in computer vision, representation learning, or multimodal fusionProven research excellence and collaborative mindsetNice to have:Publications in top-tier conferencesExperience with visual-language or audio-language modelsInterest in emotion or intent recognition, and HCI ethics
Anthony KellyAnthony Kelly
Germany
Team Lead – Quantum Sensing Platform
Opportunity to drive the development of cutting-edge quantum microscopes usable and powerful for customers. Team Lead – Quantum Sensing Platform  Salary: €90,000 - €120,000 + VSOPs Location: Munich + hybrid flexibility (1–2 days/week) This role combines technical leadership, product ownership, and team coordination, turning complex hardware into a seamless user experience. You will lead a small software team, oversee delivery of the control and visualization platform, and collaborate with hardware engineers, scientists, and the software architect. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software product development (5+ years), including at least 2 years in a leadership or product ownership role, ideally within microscopy, semiconductor, or medical device environments. We’re looking for someone who understands how to own software delivery, guide a cross-functional team, and balance flexibility (60%) with structure and process (40%). While experience in domains such as real-time systems, multi-sensor technology, or hardware integration is a plus, hands-on coding is not the main focus. Ownership and Direction are.
Anthony KellyAnthony Kelly
Madrid, Spain
Senior ML Engineer
Your Mission As a Senior ML/AI Engineer, you will lead the design, deployment, and scaling of ML/AI models in production. This is a high-ownership role where you will act as both a technical expert and a strategic thinker — ensuring delivery of robust, scalable models while aligning closely with stakeholder needs and business KPIs. You will work cross-functionally with both technical and business teams to craft tailored, high-impact AI solutions that drive real-world value. Responsibilities On the Business SidePartner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and uncover ML/AI opportunities.Assess feasibility by analyzing available data sources and proposing realistic, impactful solutions.Define project goals, success criteria, and measurable KPIs in alignment with business needs.On the Technical SideLead the design and development of machine learning models using PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar frameworks.Implement best-in-class MLOps practices to automate training, deployment, and monitoring of models (e.g., with Kubeflow).Build and optimize scalable pipelines for data ingestion, model training, evaluation, and inference.Ensure full automation from preprocessing to production, with robust testing and CI/CD integration.Collaborate closely with data engineers and platform teams to ensure model performance, reliability, and maintainability.Candidate Profile5+ years of hands-on experience in ML/AI engineering or data science roles.3+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including hands-on use of Vertex AI and BigQuery.Proven experience delivering production-grade models and scalable ML systems.Strong knowledge of ML algorithms, model development, deployment, and lifecycle management.Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.Expertise in MLOps tooling and automation (e.g., Kubeflow, MLflow, Vertex AI Pipelines).Experience applying LLMs, especially in Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows.Familiarity with data preprocessing, model tuning, and performance optimization.Clear communicator with the ability to translate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.Fluent in English (French or Spanish is a plus).Eligible to work in Europe.Bonus SkillsExperience with LangChain, LangGraph, or dbt.Prior involvement in consulting or client-facing AI/ML projects.Contribution to open-source or published work in AI/ML communities.Why Join The company values:Generosity – giving back through open-source and community initiatives.Transparency – every voice matters; decisions are shared and aligned.Growth – continuous learning and experimentation encouraged.Ownership – responsibility and impact are celebrated.Trust – people are valued as individuals, not just colleagues.Ever-learning – time is dedicated to innovation, training, and knowledge-sharing.This is an opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact — both inside the company and in the wider AI/ML community.
Anthony KellyAnthony Kelly
Munich, Bayern, Germany
Research Scientist/ Engineer
Join a company pioneering frontier foundation models in 3D, image, and video. Role: Research Engineer/ Scientist Location: London/ Munich (No Remote must be based in either city)Salary: Highly Competitive Salary & Benefits on offer D.O.E Redefine how industries from robotics and AR/VR to gaming and film generate and interact with digital content. You will design and run experiments, implement cutting-edge research, and scale models into production. ResponsibilitiesDesign and run ablations and experiments to improve performance.Evaluate and implement research papers on large-scale data.Train and fine-tune 3D and image/video foundation models.Develop demos, optimise test-time inference, and productionise models. QualificationsBachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in CS/ML or related field.Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).Strong knowledge of generative models (diffusion, GANs, VAEs, transformers).Experience with large-scale model training and 3D representation learning (e.g., NeRF, Gaussian Splatting).
Anthony KellyAnthony Kelly
Munich, Bayern, Germany
MLOps Engineer
Standorte: Berlin, Gütersloh, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, München, Köln oder deutschlandweit hybrid Über uns Wir sind eine spezialisierte Beratungs- und Consultinggesellschaft mit starkem Fokus auf innovative Cloud- und KI-Lösungen. Unsere Mission ist es, Unternehmen auf ihrem Weg in die digitale Zukunft zu begleiten – von der Strategie bis zur erfolgreichen Umsetzung. Ihre Aufgaben In dieser Rolle übernehmen Sie die Verantwortung für die Konzeption, Umsetzung und Optimierung von Google Cloud Architekturen. Dabei arbeiten Sie eng mit internen Teams und Kunden zusammen und bringen sowohl Ihre technische Expertise als auch Ihre Beratungsfähigkeit ein.Architektur & Design: Entwicklung sicherer und skalierbarer Cloud-Infrastrukturen auf Basis von GCPInfrastructure-as-Code: Automatisierung mit Terraform, Schwerpunkt auf GKENetzwerke & Sicherheit: Design und Betreuung komplexer VPC-Netzwerke, Hybrid Connectivity (Interconnect, VPN), Security by DesignConsulting & Strategie: Technische Beratung von Stakeholdern und Bewertung neuer GCP-ServicesGenerative AI: Identifikation von Use Cases, Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Pilotprojekten (z. B. Vertex AI)Datenintegration: Zusammenarbeit mit Data-Teams in Bereichen wie BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud StorageIhr ProfilAbgeschlossenes Studium der Informatik oder vergleichbare QualifikationMehrjährige Erfahrung als Cloud Architect mit Schwerpunkt Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Zertifizierung als Google Professional Cloud Architect von VorteilFundierte Kenntnisse in Compute, Storage, Kubernetes (GKE), Netzwerken (VPC, DNS, Load Balancing, Security) sowie TerraformVertrautheit mit GCP-Sicherheitstools und PrinzipienBegeisterung für Generative AI und erste Erfahrungen mit Vertex AI wünschenswertSehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Deutsch (fließend) und Englisch – absolute Voraussetzung für die Zusammenarbeit mit Kunden und TeamsBeratungs- und lösungsorientiertes Mindset, eigenverantwortliches HandelnWir bietenAttraktives Gehaltspaket und ZusatzleistungenFlexible Arbeitszeiten & hybrides ArbeitenBreites Weiterbildungsangebot inkl. ZertifizierungenArbeit in einem dynamischen, internationalen Beratungsumfeld
Anthony KellyAnthony Kelly
Germany
MLOps Engineer
Standorte: Berlin, Gütersloh, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, München, Köln oder deutschlandweit hybrid Über uns Wir sind eine spezialisierte Beratungs- und Consultinggesellschaft mit starkem Fokus auf innovative Cloud- und KI-Lösungen. Unsere Mission ist es, Unternehmen auf ihrem Weg in die digitale Zukunft zu begleiten – von der Strategie bis zur erfolgreichen Umsetzung. Ihre Aufgaben In dieser Rolle übernehmen Sie die Verantwortung für die Konzeption, Umsetzung und Optimierung von Google Cloud Architekturen. Dabei arbeiten Sie eng mit internen Teams und Kunden zusammen und bringen sowohl Ihre technische Expertise als auch Ihre Beratungsfähigkeit ein.Architektur & Design: Entwicklung sicherer und skalierbarer Cloud-Infrastrukturen auf Basis von GCPInfrastructure-as-Code: Automatisierung mit Terraform, Schwerpunkt auf GKENetzwerke & Sicherheit: Design und Betreuung komplexer VPC-Netzwerke, Hybrid Connectivity (Interconnect, VPN), Security by DesignConsulting & Strategie: Technische Beratung von Stakeholdern und Bewertung neuer GCP-ServicesGenerative AI: Identifikation von Use Cases, Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Pilotprojekten (z. B. Vertex AI)Datenintegration: Zusammenarbeit mit Data-Teams in Bereichen wie BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud StorageIhr ProfilAbgeschlossenes Studium der Informatik oder vergleichbare QualifikationMehrjährige Erfahrung als Cloud Architect mit Schwerpunkt Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Zertifizierung als Google Professional Cloud Architect von VorteilFundierte Kenntnisse in Compute, Storage, Kubernetes (GKE), Netzwerken (VPC, DNS, Load Balancing, Security) sowie TerraformVertrautheit mit GCP-Sicherheitstools und PrinzipienBegeisterung für Generative AI und erste Erfahrungen mit Vertex AI wünschenswertSehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Deutsch (fließend) und Englisch – absolute Voraussetzung für die Zusammenarbeit mit Kunden und TeamsBeratungs- und lösungsorientiertes Mindset, eigenverantwortliches HandelnWir bietenAttraktives Gehaltspaket und ZusatzleistungenFlexible Arbeitszeiten & hybrides ArbeitenBreites Weiterbildungsangebot inkl. ZertifizierungenArbeit in einem dynamischen, internationalen Beratungsumfeld
Anthony KellyAnthony Kelly
Berlin, Germany
Senior Search Specialist
Are you ready to make online shopping smarter, faster, and more intuitive? We’re looking for a motivated Search Engineer to level up the search experience on our high-traffic eCommerce platform. What you’ll do:Architect and innovate with Elasticsearch, machine learning, and next-gen search techOptimize and personalize search relevance, ranking, and discoveryLead and mentor a talented team of engineersMeasure success with real impact using metrics like NDCG, F1, and CTRWhat you’ll bring:Strong skills in Java, Spring Boot, and PythonHands-on experience with Elasticsearch (or similar) and ML tools such as XGBoost, transformers, and LLMsExperience scaling high-traffic eCommerce or SaaS search systemsA can-do mindset and passion for solving complex problemsWhat you’ll love:An award-winning, people-first workplace cultureFlexitime and hybrid working options for better work-life balanceFreedom to choose your tech setupHealth and fitness perks, fresh local food, and even an in-house tennis courtIf you’re passionate about building world-class search experiences and want to join a team that values innovation and balance, we’d love to hear from you.
Anthony KellyAnthony Kelly

INSIGHTS FROM ANTHONY

Earth Observed: Accountability from Above

Earth Observed: Accountability from Above

Earth Observed: Spatial Thinking

Earth Observed: Spatial Thinking

What Does Product Market Fit Look Like for Earth Observation?

What Does Product Market Fit Look Like for Earth Observation?