Genty Recruitment
G2Top rated LATAM recruitment agency on G2 and Clutch

Hire AI/ML Team Lead in LATAM

Access pre-vetted AI/ML Team Leads from Latin America — hands-on technical leaders who drive ML architecture, manage delivery, and grow ML engineering teams.

ML architecture, team leadership60–70% cost savings vs US3-month replacement guarantee

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GENTY Recruitment

AI/ML Team Lead hiring · LATAM

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Everything you need to hire an AI/ML Team Lead in LATAM

We assess ML technical leadership — architecture decisions, team management, code review, delivery management, mentoring, and hands-on ML engineering capability.

Tech Lead

ML lead assessment

We verify both technical depth and leadership skills — ensuring your lead can build systems AND grow teams.

ML ArchitectureTeam Leadership (3-12)Sprint ManagementCode ReviewMentoring & GrowthHands-on ML (40-60%)Model ServingMLOps PracticesCross-team CollaborationTechnical RoadmapHiring SupportEstimation & Planning
Industries

ML leads across sectors

From SaaS ML features to FinTech risk models — team leads who deliver ML products at your scale.

SaaSeCommerceAI / MLMartechCrypto / Web3
LATAM Markets

Hire ML leads across LATAM

Argentina, Brazil, Mexico — ML leads who have built and shipped production ML at top LATAM tech companies.

Why hire in LATAM AI/ML Team Leads

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ML architecture leadership

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Our team leads make architecture decisions — model serving, feature stores, experiment tracking, and system design that scale ML from prototype to millions of predictions.

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Hands-on + leadership

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They remain 40–60% hands-on — writing complex ML code, building pipelines, and leading by example while managing team delivery and growth.

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Timezone for daily leadership

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Team leads run standups, code reviews, and planning sessions. LATAM's 4–8 hour overlap ensures they lead their team in real-time during US hours.

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60–70% lower than US salaries

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An AI/ML Team Lead earns $7,000–$12,000/month in LATAM vs $18,000–$30,000 in the US. ML leadership at competitive rates.

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Mentoring ML engineers

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Our leads grow teams — conducting code reviews, pair programming, sharing ML best practices, and creating environments where ML engineers level up quickly.

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Sprint delivery focus

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They own delivery — breaking down ML epics, estimating work, managing blockers, and ensuring the team ships production ML on predictable timelines.

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Your trusted partner for hiring AI/ML Team Leads in LATAM

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From ML architecture to team delivery — AI/ML leads who ship production ML and grow engineering teams.

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How we find your perfect hire

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Candidate funnel

/1 — Discovery Brief

We start every search with a detailed intake session to understand your role inside and out.

  • Tech stack, seniority, and team structure
  • Culture, working style, and timezone requirements
  • Compensation benchmarks for LATAM markets
  • Success criteria and interview process design
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ML team lacks technical direction?

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Our team leads set architecture direction — choosing patterns, establishing code standards, and building ML systems that the whole team can maintain and extend.

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ML projects keep slipping?

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We screen for delivery management — leads who break down work, estimate accurately, manage blockers, and ship ML features on predictable timelines.

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Months to find an ML lead?

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ML Team Lead is a rare role requiring both deep ML skills and leadership. We maintain 150+ pre-vetted candidates and deliver first shortlists in 7–10 days.

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$300K+ for an ML lead?

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US ML Team Leads command $220K–$360K+. LATAM offers same technical + leadership experience at $84K–$144K. Fixed-fee from $2,900.

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GENTY vs hiring an ML team lead alone

GENTY delivers pre-vetted AI/ML team leads with verified architecture, delivery, and team management track records.

GENTY Recruitment
Traditional agencies
ML architecture, delivery, and team leadership assessed
Resume review and technical screen
150+ pre-vetted ML team leads in pipeline
Cold outreach starting from zero
First candidates in 7–10 business days
10–16 weeks to first qualified candidate
Fixed-fee pricing from $2,900 per hire
20–25% of annual salary ($18K–$70K)
3-month replacement guarantee included
No guarantee — restart if it doesn't work
Architecture + leadership combo verified
One or the other assessed
English C1/C2 + remote work readiness verified
Self-reported language proficiency

Top-rated on Clutch and G2 for quality, transparency, and results

Trusted by global startups and enterprises building teams in LATAM

5-star client satisfaction, verified by Clutch

Top Clutch Executive Search Mexico 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Uruguay 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Mexico City 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Argentina 2026
G2 Clients Love Us

What our clients say

Daniel Maloney

CEO, Tailwind

Their communication was also strong, and they made the whole hiring process feel less stressful. GENTY helped us reduce hiring time and quickly filled roles with high-quality candidates who matched the required skills.

Bob Karlseng

CEO, Title Company

They knew the type of experience and temperament needed for the roles.

Kara Banosian

CMO, Stavvy

They did not simply post resumes; they provided us with candidates who were a real fit, saving us time and effort in the hiring process.

Matt Martin

CTO, Tech Startup

GENTY recruitment helped us quickly find software engineers. Their team was proactive and made scheduling effortless.

Paul Rees

CEO, Spikr

The best thing about GENTY Recruitment was that they really comprehended our company culture and needs. They presented a shortlist of candidates in a timely manner.

Keith Hales

CEO, InfoSystems, Inc.

Their strength was in understanding the technical depth of our roles while still focusing on cultural fit. Communication was clear and consistent throughout.

Lalit Mangal

CEO, Airmeet

Instead of just filling positions, they focused on bringing in people who could grow and evolve with us.

Carlo Gualandri

CEO, Soldo

Their project management was very professional.

Melissa K.

Head of TA, Enterprise Client

Reliable partner for building a strong team. We liked how organized and structured the process was.

Praful Chavda

Founder, Startup

They took time to understand our team dynamics, not just the job description.

Greg Williams

President, Audigent

The most impressive fact to us was that they knew our industry and hiring requirements well. They demonstrated excellent communication, timely delivery, and receptiveness to feedback.

David Hsu

CEO, Retool

They not only sent resumes but also brought us candidates who really matched what we were seeking.

Transparent pricing

Our pricing

Choose the service that fits your hiring needs. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Recruitment

from $2,900

Fixed-fee hiring for tech, sales & operations roles across LATAM

  • 3-month replacement guarantee
  • No upfront payments — pay on results
  • First candidates within 3–5 days
  • Pre-vetted & culturally screened
  • Dedicated recruiter assigned

Staffing

from $99/mo

We hire, onboard & manage — you focus on building your product

  • Per-employee monthly fee
  • Payroll, compliance & benefits handled
  • Onboarding & HR support included
  • Flexible scale up or down anytime
  • Dedicated account manager

Executive Search

Custom

C-level & VP hires for companies scaling in LATAM and beyond

  • Confidential & targeted headhunting
  • Leadership assessment & culture fit
  • Market mapping & competitor analysis
  • 6-month replacement guarantee
  • Board-ready candidate shortlists

Salary Benchmarking

Custom

Data-driven compensation insights for LATAM markets

  • Country & role-specific salary data
  • Percentile-based compensation bands
  • Benefits & equity benchmarking
  • Market trends & hiring insights
  • Custom PDF report delivered

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with GENTY Recruitment.

An AI/ML Team Lead manages a small-to-mid team of ML engineers — leading architecture decisions, code reviews, sprint planning, model delivery, and mentoring ICs while remaining hands-on with complex ML systems.

The AI/ML Team Lead is more hands-on technically — writing production ML code, making architecture decisions, and leading by example. DS Managers focus more on stakeholder management and team operations.

We assess both technical depth (ML systems, model serving, MLOps) and leadership skills (sprint management, code review, mentoring, architecture decisions, and cross-team collaboration).

AI/ML Team Leads typically manage 3–12 ML engineers and are 40–60% hands-on with code. They lead by example while managing delivery and growing team members.

AI/ML Team Leads in LATAM earn $7,000–$12,000/month — 60–70% less than US rates of $18,000–$30,000/month.

First shortlists in 7–10 business days. AI/ML Team Lead roles average 18–25 days from kickoff to signed offer.

Yes. Team leads run standups, code reviews, and sprint planning. LATAM's 4–8 hour overlap ensures full participation in day-to-day team activities.

Every placement comes with a 3-month replacement guarantee at no additional cost.

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