What does it cost to hire AI developers? Senior AI/ML engineers, typically 40–60% below comparable US or UK rates, in the engagement model that fits — dedicated, fractional, or a fixed-scope project. Here is how the pricing works.
Tell us what you want to build. A senior engineer sends back a scope and a fixed price — within two business days, no obligation.
There is no single hourly rate because there is no single way to engage. Here is how the options compare — all senior-only, all priced before you commit.
| Model | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dedicated AI/ML engineer (monthly) | Typically 40–60% below US/UK |
| Fractional / part-time engineer | Priced per engagement |
| Fixed-scope project | Fixed price after audit |
| Dedicated AI team (squad) | Scales with team size |
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It depends on the model. A dedicated senior AI/ML engineer is typically 40–60% below comparable US or UK monthly rates for the same seniority, because our engineers are headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Fractional and part-time engagements are priced to what you use, and fixed-scope projects are a single fixed price you approve after a free audit. Every option is senior-only — there is no junior bench learning on your budget.
Rather than publish a single hourly rate, we scope the engagement: a fixed price for a defined project, or a monthly rate for a dedicated or fractional engineer. In all cases you are hiring senior engineers with production experience at roughly 40–60% less than equivalent US or UK firms, with full working-hours overlap.
For a well-defined deliverable, a fixed-scope project is usually the better value and the lower risk — you approve one number and we carry the delivery risk. For an evolving roadmap where requirements change week to week, a dedicated or fractional engineer is more flexible. The free audit will tell you which fits and what it costs.
You typically receive matched, pre-vetted senior profiles within about 48 hours and start within days of selecting your engineer or team — there is no multi-week screening cycle. Most fixed-scope builds then reach production in 3–8 weeks.
A senior AI/ML engineer with production experience, under Agility management for quality and delivery, working on your hours. No recruiting fees, no junior bench, and no lock-in — you can scale up or down as your roadmap changes.
Indicative ranges only get you so far. Tell us the specifics and get a scope and a fixed price in two business days.
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