Building AI Teams for
VC‑Backed Startups.

We find the people who build AI, for startups in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle, and for the best remote-first teams.

AI / ML onlySF · NYC · SEA · RemotePre-seed → IPO
Trusted by the best teams
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CloudCruise Socure Dose Andera Poolside Assort Health Fitbod BioRender Hightouch Windsurf Paraform
01Vision

Make Mondays not suck.

Help startups hire people who actually care. Help great people find problems worth solving.

We're not tweaking recruitment. We're replacing it.

Founder & Lead Recruiter
Founder & Lead RecruiterRevival Talent Solutions
02The Founder

The person behind Revival

"Introvert living in an industry of extroverts."

8+years of technical recruitment
Deepcandidate network across AI & ML
SF·NY·SEAplus remote-first teams and frontier labs

I love the startup world because I've lived it, and I'm still living it. I've launched businesses of my own and failed more times than I've won, which is exactly why I understand the pain points founders carry, and what candidates are really signing up for. It's also why we move fast enough to keep up with early-stage teams.

I'm a devoted Christian, and Christian principles are at the core of how Revival is run: do right by people, tell the truth, keep your word, treat everyone with respect and love, and work hard.

serial travellerdevoted christianhusband to a beautiful wifedie-hard chelsea fansnowboarderlover of physical sport
03Values

Hiring, Rewritten for Humans

At Revival Talent Solutions we connect you with work that actually matters.

Quality over quantity

We won't flood your inbox with mismatched roles. Every intro counts.

Radical Transparency

You'll always know where you stand, what the role is, and what the comp looks like.

Founder mindset

We work like operators: fast, focused, and here to get results.

Substance over spin

No buzzwords. Just real roles, real problems, and real teams.

People first

You're not just a resume. We care about your goals, not just filling a req.

Long-Term Fit

We don't just chase offers. We help you land roles where you'll grow and actually want to stick around.

04Services

Services for Builders.
Built Around You.

At Revival Talent Solutions we help great people land where they'll actually thrive.

Candidate Qualifications🔍
Targeted Matching
Role Shortlist

Targeted Search

We only share roles that match your skills and interests, across AI/ML engineering, product, and research.

Resume Review
Interview Prep
Real Company Context

Candidate Support

We'll help you put your best foot forward: resume reviews, interview prep, and real context on the company and team.

Speed & Signal

You'll get intros quickly, often within 24 hours of our kickoff. No long waits or dead ends.

Contract Talent

Need fast hands for short-term builds or pilots? We place proven AI and ML contractors with minimal ramp-up and zero drama.

Hiring Advisory

We help shape job specs, fix broken funnels, and improve close rates. Built for lean teams hiring with intent.

candidate_pipeline.py
class CandidatePipeline:
    def __init__(self, stages):
        self.stages = stages
        self.current_stage = "Applied"

    def advance_stage(self, feedback_score):
        if feedback_score >= 7:
            self.current_stage = self._get_next_stage()
            return f"Progressed to: {self.current_stage}"
        return "Candidate remains in current stage"

    def _get_next_stage(self):
        try:
            idx = self.stages.index(self.current_stage)
            return self.stages[idx + 1]
        except IndexError:
            return "Hired"
05Open Roles

Searches I'm Running Right Now

A handpicked few from the 20+ live roles on my desk. If one fits, reach out. Intros usually happen in 24 hours.

See all 20 roles
Plus the searches that are never listed. Reach out.
06Our Candidates

Success Stories to Inspire

What a few of our candidates say about us.

Luis Sanchez

Luis Sanchez

Member of Technical Staff @ CloudCruise

“Jolus is the best recruiter I've ever worked with. Professional, personable, and supportive at every step. He actually found me on GitHub, which was different. He'd looked at what I build, not just my resume, and a few conversations later I was signing with CloudCruise.”

William Duguay

William Duguay

Senior Machine Learning Developer @ Fitbod

“Jolus was very detailed and thorough from our first call to the day I signed. A great recruiter who knows the AI/ML market inside out. He understood exactly where my skills fit and never wasted my time.”

John Zhu

John Zhu

Staff ML Engineer, Multimodal AI Lead @ TikTok

“I highly recommend Jolus for anyone navigating a job search. Throughout my process, Jolus was consistently supportive, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right opportunity. Their insights and guidance made a real difference, and I'm grateful for their help every step of the way.”

Zaynah Javed

Zaynah Javed

AI Researcher · Data Scientist @ Attune Insurance

“I have had the pleasure of working with Jolus for the past few weeks. Immediately I could tell that he is very dedicated to the recruiting process and to the people he works with. He genuinely wants the best for his candidates and puts in more than 100% effort. He is very in touch and knowledgeable about the startup landscape and who the main players are. I'm really looking forward to continuing working with him!”

Gia Ariola

Gia Ariola

Agent Product Manager @ Assort Health

“It was a pleasure working with Jolus. Such a smooth process from start to finish, and communication was on point the whole way through. Would highly recommend!”

Luis Sanchez

Luis Sanchez

Member of Technical Staff @ CloudCruise

“Jolus is the best recruiter I've ever worked with. Professional, personable, and supportive at every step. He actually found me on GitHub, which was different. He'd looked at what I build, not just my resume, and a few conversations later I was signing with CloudCruise.”

William Duguay

William Duguay

Senior Machine Learning Developer @ Fitbod

“Jolus was very detailed and thorough from our first call to the day I signed. A great recruiter who knows the AI/ML market inside out. He understood exactly where my skills fit and never wasted my time.”

John Zhu

John Zhu

Staff ML Engineer, Multimodal AI Lead @ TikTok

“I highly recommend Jolus for anyone navigating a job search. Throughout my process, Jolus was consistently supportive, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right opportunity. Their insights and guidance made a real difference, and I'm grateful for their help every step of the way.”

Zaynah Javed

Zaynah Javed

AI Researcher · Data Scientist @ Attune Insurance

“I have had the pleasure of working with Jolus for the past few weeks. Immediately I could tell that he is very dedicated to the recruiting process and to the people he works with. He genuinely wants the best for his candidates and puts in more than 100% effort. He is very in touch and knowledgeable about the startup landscape and who the main players are. I'm really looking forward to continuing working with him!”

Gia Ariola

Gia Ariola

Agent Product Manager @ Assort Health

“It was a pleasure working with Jolus. Such a smooth process from start to finish, and communication was on point the whole way through. Would highly recommend!”

Erdem Kemik

Erdem Kemik

Distinguished AI Scientist @ Commonwealth Bank

“Jolus is a recruiter I love working with. He has a focus on California Bay Area tech startups and is very well connected. What I love about him is that he isn't transactional, invests his time to know about the candidates and hiring businesses, and has a great personality, too.”

Yi Liu

Yi Liu

AI Researcher @ ProRata.ai

“Jolus is a great individual to work with. He is very meticulously and professional. As such, working with him is a highly pleasing experience.”

Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones

Product Manager @ Brightidea

“Jolus took the time to really understand my background, strengths, and what I was looking for in my next role. He was proactive with communication, always following up quickly after interviews and keeping me in the loop with company feedback. Throughout the process, he was consistently friendly, professional, and easy to work with.”

Chen Li

Chen Li

Principal AI Engineer

“Jolus was a pleasure to work with, excellent at keeping candidates informed, has provided very effective preparations, and has excellent matching skills.”

Tarush Pasumarthi

Tarush Pasumarthi

ML Engineer @ Eternos

“Jolus really knows the AI/ML space and has great reach in the Bay Area. Within a few days of us connecting, I was already in conversations with multiple startups. Super easy to work with and gets things moving quickly.”

Erdem Kemik

Erdem Kemik

Distinguished AI Scientist @ Commonwealth Bank

“Jolus is a recruiter I love working with. He has a focus on California Bay Area tech startups and is very well connected. What I love about him is that he isn't transactional, invests his time to know about the candidates and hiring businesses, and has a great personality, too.”

Yi Liu

Yi Liu

AI Researcher @ ProRata.ai

“Jolus is a great individual to work with. He is very meticulously and professional. As such, working with him is a highly pleasing experience.”

Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones

Product Manager @ Brightidea

“Jolus took the time to really understand my background, strengths, and what I was looking for in my next role. He was proactive with communication, always following up quickly after interviews and keeping me in the loop with company feedback. Throughout the process, he was consistently friendly, professional, and easy to work with.”

Chen Li

Chen Li

Principal AI Engineer

“Jolus was a pleasure to work with, excellent at keeping candidates informed, has provided very effective preparations, and has excellent matching skills.”

Tarush Pasumarthi

Tarush Pasumarthi

ML Engineer @ Eternos

“Jolus really knows the AI/ML space and has great reach in the Bay Area. Within a few days of us connecting, I was already in conversations with multiple startups. Super easy to work with and gets things moving quickly.”

07From The Hiring Side

What clients say about us

From the founders and leaders we've run searches for.

“Great working with Jolus on the Senior ML Eng role. Fast, responsive, and a great grasp of technical requirements.”

Ummair Waheed

Ummair Waheed

VP of Engineering @ Fitbod

“One of my favourite recruiters of all time and an overall legend. I'll miss working together!!”

Wayne Zhou

Wayne Zhou

Founding Member & Head of Marketplace @ Paraform

“Thanks for your work on our search and helping us secure a great candidate.”

Brian Pizzitola

Brian Pizzitola

CFO @ Dose
08FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to our most common questions.

What candidates do you represent?
Machine learning engineers, research engineers, founding engineers, infra and MLOps talent, AI product managers, and researchers, through to technical leadership.
Do you only recruit in AI/ML?
Yes. We place engineers, product managers, and researchers building AI and ML products. That focus is the whole point.
What stage companies do you work with?
Everything from pre-seed teams chasing product-market fit, through Series A and B scale-ups, to later-stage companies preparing for an IPO or merger.
Do you work globally?
We focus on San Francisco, New York, and Seattle, remote-first US companies, and a handful of global remote-first frontier labs.
Will you understand what my interests are?
Yes. We've worked with teams building LLMs, RAG pipelines, perception systems, agent infra, and more. You won't need to explain what vector search is.
Still have questions? Feel free to get in touch with us today!
Jolus@revivaltalentsolutions.com
Reach out anytime

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