Demand for data engineering, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) professionals far outpaces supply across North America, and the gap is widening as more companies build production data pipelines and deploy AI systems. Fast Dolphin places experienced data and AI professionals from Latin America, covering the full stack from pipeline engineering and warehousing to model development and production deployment.
We cover all the different hiring needs you might have
Data and AI roles we staff include, but are not limited to:
- Data Engineer (Big Data, Machine Learning)
- Data Architect
- Data Scientist
- Data Quality Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
- Relational Database Administrator: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, DB2, PostgreSQL
- NoSQL Database Administrator: Cassandra, MongoDB, MariaDB
- Data Security Administrator
- SQL DBA
Why companies choose Fast Dolphin for AI staff augmentation
Search, screening, and
shortlisting handled
You only evaluate candidates who have been assessed for stack-specific experience, use case fit, and seniority level.
We manage hiring and compensation
Fast Dolphin handles employment, payroll, and compliance so your data professionals integrate into your team without adding HR overhead.
Full time zone overlap
Our professionals work from Latin America in your business hours, enabling real-time collaboration on pipelines, model reviews, and sprint work.
Access to specialized
data and AI talent
We source across the full spectrum, from senior data engineers building production pipelines to data scientists and ML engineers deploying models at scale.
Expert guidance during selection
We advise on role scope, stack-specific requirements, and market availability before you finalize a hiring brief.
On-site, remote, or hybrid
Engagements are available across all work models to match your team structure and data governance requirements.
Flexible engagement duration
Data and AI initiatives evolve in scope, and engagements can be extended or concluded with proper notice as requirements shift.
Frequently Asked Questions​
What data and AI roles can Fast Dolphin staff?
We place data engineers, data architects, data scientists, data quality engineers, data analysts, business intelligence analysts, relational and NoSQL database administrators, data security administrators, and SQL DBAs across the full data lifecycle.
Can Fast Dolphin staff engineers with experience in specific tools like Snowflake, dbt, or Databricks?
Yes. Tool-specific experience is part of our screening criteria and can be specified in your hiring brief.
How quickly is demand for AI and data engineers growing?
Demand is growing significantly faster than supply in North American markets. Latin America has a strong and expanding community of engineers trained in Python, SQL, and cloud AI platforms, which gives us consistent placement rates for data and AI roles.
Can I evaluate a data professional on a contract basis before making a permanent hire?
Yes. Our contract-to-hire model is available for data and AI roles. Direct hire placements are also available from the start.