Benjamin Reavill


Ben is a recruitment consultant who specialises in placing top candidates into GenAI, LLM, NLP, and Agentic AI roles throughout the US market. He has over four years recruitment experience, the first two of which were dedicated exclusively to the candidate journey, where he found success as a 180 consultant. In the last 2 years, he's dedicated his time to both identifying businesses with hiring opportunities and connecting them with the right talent, specifically within data and software. 
 
Ben finds personal and professional fulfilment in providing a social service to others. Ben started his career as a high ropes instructor by helping people conquer their fear of heights and find enjoyment in climbing. Now, as a recruitment consultant, he helpes people find fulfilment in their next career steps.
 
Having started his recruitment journey in Cambridge, UK, Ben has a background working for a diverse customer base comprised of startups, SMEs, and global enterprises across health, pharma, advanced technology and academia, where he's worked with some of the brightest minds in business. 
 
Outside of work, Ben loves hiking, fitness, and personal development, and his current goal is to visit more of the world's natural landmarks.

JOBS FROM BENJAMIN

Remote work, United States
Software QA Lead
Software QA Lead (Within Streaming) Up to $150,000 Remote - USA Brief SummaryWe’re looking for an experienced Streaming QA Lead to build and own our QA strategy from the ground up. You’ll lead the implementation of test automation, CI/CD integration, and best practices that ensure code quality, reduce production issues, and empower our developers to move faster without sacrificing stability. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where your work will directly improve developer velocity and product reliability. ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and own an end-to-end QA process for our streaming platformDevelop and maintain automated integration test suites to run on all pull requestsIntegrate test automation into the CI/CD pipeline for seamless, continuous validationCreate clear testing guidance, standards, and best practices for the engineering teamManage test cases using tools like TestRail and Xray, ensuring comprehensive coverageCollaborate with developers to verify new features and catch regressions before they reach productionMonitor, analyze, and report on QA metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement Requirements8+ years of experience in software QA, with a track record of building or scaling QA processesExperience within streaming and live video is highly desirableStrong proficiency in Python and automation frameworks such as PytestSolid understanding of Docker, Git, and AWS environmentsHands-on experience with test case management tools (TestRail, Xray) and CI/CD integrationAbility to design and execute structured test plans and strategiesStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence engineering best practicesExcellent communication and documentation skills Success in the first 3–6 months:Automated integration test suite in place and running on PRsFully integrated CI/CD pipeline executing tests automaticallyClear, actionable testing guidelines adopted by engineersNoticeable improvement in developer velocity and reduction of production/staging breakagesApply now to learn more!
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Mountain View, California, United States
Applied AI Researcher
Applied AI Researcher  $180,000 – 250,000 (DOE) Mountain View – 4x days per week Full-time PositionOur client is well-funded startup backed by top-tier VCs, building a crowdsourced platform to evaluate and benchmark AI models. Users compare model outputs and provide feedback, which is then used to improve model performance and reliability. The platform uniquely combines gamification, user incentives, and blockchain-backed transparency to generate high-quality human preference data at scale, critical for fine-tuning today’s leading AI systems. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work on foundational infrastructure at the intersection of AI, product, and decentralized data. We are recruiting for an Applied AI Researcher possessing deep expertise in contemporary large language model frameworks and demonstrated experience implementing generative AI solutions in production environments. Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and analyze emerging trends in generative AI and assess their strategic application potentialEvaluate new methodologies and technologies for integration into existing systemsArchitect, develop, and maintain sophisticated LLM-based applicationsManage complete machine learning pipelines encompassing data preprocessing, model development, performance evaluation, and deployment operationsTranslate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, from technical specialists to business stakeholdersPrepare comprehensive documentation and presentations on research findings and technical decisionsPartner with software engineers, UX designers, and data science teams to deliver innovative AI-powered solutionsContribute to product strategy and technical roadmap development About YouBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related quantitative field – PhD desirable!Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in machine learning and AI developmentProven track record of successfully deploying AI models in production environmentsExperience with enterprise-scale AI implementationsAdvanced Python abilityExtensive experience with ML frameworks including PyTorch, TensorFlow, NumPy, and JAXDeep understanding of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and optimization techniquesUnderstanding of MLOps practices and deployment strategiesIf you're interested in pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and want to work on cutting-edge consumer AI products, apply now and we'll be in touch!
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Mountain View, California, United States
AI Engineer
AI Engineer $180,000 – 250,000 (DOE) Mountain View – 4x days per week Full-time PositionOur client is well-funded startup backed by top-tier VCs, building a crowdsourced platform to evaluate and benchmark AI models. Users compare model outputs and provide feedback, which is then used to improve model performance and reliability. The platform uniquely combines gamification, user incentives, and blockchain-backed transparency to generate high-quality human preference data at scale, critical for fine-tuning today’s leading AI systems. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work on foundational infrastructure at the intersection of AI, product, and decentralized data. We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in contemporary large language model architectures and demonstrate proven experience implementing generative AI solutions in production environments. Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect, implement, and maintain LLM applicationsOversee complete ML lifecycle managementHandle data analysis, processing, and model architecture designDevelop training protocols, evaluation metrics, and MLOps infrastructureMonitor and analyze emerging trends in GenAI technologiesEvaluate potential applications of new developments for product enhancementContribute to strategic technical decision-makingPresent technical concepts to diverse audiences with varying technical backgroundsContribute to innovative AI solution development across multiple product areas About YouMinimum 3 years of ML experienceDemonstrated success deploying scalable AI models in production environmentsAdvanced programming capabilities with PythonProficiency with ML frameworks including PyTorch, TensorFlow, NumPy, and JAXExperience with model optimization and deploymentBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similarPhD or equivalent industry experience preferred Preferred QualificationsPublished research in recognized AI/ML conferences or journalsActive contribution to relevant open-source projectsParticipation in competitive ML platforms (Kaggle, etc.)Engagement with AI/ML professional communitiesPrevious experience in startup or scale-up environmentsIf you're interested in pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and want to work on cutting-edge consumer AI products, apply now and we'll be in touch!
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