Technology recruitment · New York
Technology recruitment in New York
In short: Hurren & Hope recruits technology people for companies hiring in New York. We are headquartered in London and recruit into New York from there, placing engineering, AI, data, product and go-to-market people on permanent and executive terms. Our fee is 20% of base salary, with no VAT, and you can pay it monthly through Pay While They Stay.
You speak to Mark or Mike directly: 26 and 19+ years in recruitment
of permanent hires still in role at 12 months
average time to fill a permanent role
placements as Hurren & Hope since 2013
What we hire forTechnology roles we fill in New York
Venture-backed and scaling AI and SaaS businesses across New York, typically under 200 employees, from seed-stage startups making their first key hires to established software companies. We also help UK companies make their first New York hire.
US clients include Kaius, an AI training company, where we hired a founding engineer and their head of product, and we continue to support them through our Aligned model.
Engineering and cloud
Software engineers, technical architects, DevOps, platform and infrastructure.
AI, ML and data
Machine learning engineers, data scientists and data engineers.
Product
Product managers and product leadership, including AI products.
Go-to-market
Founding account executives, sales leadership and RevOps, plus the operations hires that keep a scaling team running.
Ways to hireHow you can hire in New York
Engineering, data, product and go-to-market
20% of base salary, no VAT. Pay in one invoice, or monthly over 12 months through Pay While They Stay.
Permanent recruitmentCTO, VP and C-suite
25% of base salary only. One third at engagement and the balance on start, or monthly over 12 months. If your new leader leaves, the payments stop.
About executive searchHire now, pay when you raise
Aligned defers up to 75% of the fee until your next funding round, set by your Aligned score. If that round doesn't happen, the deferred part isn't owed.
Visit hurrenandhope.vcLooking for contractors? Contract hiring is available in the UK only. In New York we recruit on permanent and executive search terms. See permanent recruitment.
Fees20% of base, paid while they stay
Our permanent fee is 20% of first-year base salary, with no VAT for US clients. Bonus, commission, equity and benefits are never included. US contingency recruiters typically charge 15 to 25% of first-year base, up to 30% for specialist AI and ML roles, with a 60 to 90 day guarantee that is usually a replacement rather than a refund.
Pay it as one invoice on the start date, with a refund for the months after you let us know if your hire leaves within 12 months, or monthly through Pay While They Stay, where the month you let us know your hire is leaving is your last payment. Give us three or more roles to fill and every hire is 18%.
How our fees compareNew York
| Base salary | Monthly | Year total |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,500 | $30,000 |
| $180,000 | $3,000 | $36,000 |
| $240,000 | $4,000 | $48,000 |
Pay While They Stay: 12 monthly instalments of 1.67% of base salary. The same total as a single invoice.
Local salary snapshotWhat technology roles pay in New York
New York is one of the best paid technology markets in the US: the Levels.fyi End of Year Pay Report 2025 puts the median software engineer package at $193,000, behind the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle. Fintech and financial services are a large share of technology hiring in the city.
It is also the easiest US market to run alongside a London hire, because the working day overlaps for most of the afternoon.
Full salary benchmarks for all three cities| Role | Base salary range | Median base | Total comp (Levels.fyi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior software engineer | $147,000 to $200,000 | $177,000 | $180,000 to $360,000 |
| Senior platform / DevOps engineer | $153,000 to $201,000 | $165,000 | $170,000 to $262,000 |
| Senior AI / ML engineer | $172,000 to $230,000 | $215,000 | $200,000 to $375,000 |
| Senior product manager | $160,000 to $200,000 | $175,000 | $200,000 to $336,000 |
| Account executive | $93,000 to $150,000 | $117,000 | $190,000 to $340,000 |
| Chief technology officer (CTO) | $187,000 to $246,000 | $218,000 | Not enough data |
Base salary ranges run from the lowest to the highest figure across named sources, including Adzuna, IT Jobs Watch, Indeed, Dice, Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Built In, PayScale and US Department of Labor H-1B filings, depending on the city. Total compensation adds bonus and yearly equity, is self-reported and leans towards large employers. Market ranges, not a Hurren & Hope rate card. Figures as of 28 September 2026; see every source and sample size.
Hiring in New York this quarter?
A 20 minute call with Mark or Mike. You get the salary benchmark for your role and your monthly cost before you commit to anything.
Case studiesTeams we built, and what happened next
We do not name US clients without their permission. These are some of the teams we have built, including one now hiring in the US.
40+ hires, an AI-first pivot and a new engineering hub.
Lavanda, a VC-backed Finch Capital proptech, pivoted to AI-first engineering, hiring some of its first harness engineers, and built a Philippines team alongside its UK team, with fees paid monthly through Pay While They Stay.
Read the case studyFounding team built. Company acquired by Cognizant.
Inawisdom, an AWS partner, built its founding technology team with us, from startup through to acquisition by Cognizant in 2020.
Read the case studyFrom 30 to 240 people without losing the culture.
Derivco grew its Ipswich engineering and product operation eightfold, hiring for skill and for fit with its values.
Read the case studyIn their own words
“Their knowledge of my requirements and their attention to detail are unmatched.”
Director of Recruiting Operations
“If you are looking to simply fill a job, Hurren & Hope are not for you. If you want someone to understand your business needs, help shape a strategy and then fulfil that plan, we would highly recommend them.”
Managing Director, Insight Energy
“Don’t mistake Hurren & Hope for just a recruiter. They are a true business partner.”
Senior VP of People, Derivco
Hiring in New York: questions
Do you have an office in New York?
No. We are London-headquartered and recruit into New York from London, working with New York companies through our network and warm introductions rather than a walk-in office.
What do technology recruiters in New York charge?
US contingency recruiters typically charge 15 to 25% of first-year base salary, up to 30% for specialist AI and ML roles, usually with a 60 to 90 day guarantee that offers a replacement rather than a refund. We charge 20% of base salary and you can pay it monthly over 12 months, with the payments stopping if your hire leaves.
Do you supply contractors in New York?
No. Contract hiring is UK only. In New York we recruit on permanent and executive search terms.
How much does a senior software engineer earn in New York?
Across the sources in our salary benchmarks, the median base salary is $177,000, with a range of $147,000 to $200,000 between sources. Levels.fyi puts total compensation for senior engineers at $180,000 to $360,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Figures as of 28 September 2026.
What roles do you recruit for in New York?
Software engineering and cloud, AI and machine learning, data, product, go-to-market and operations, plus CTO, VP and other leadership roles through executive search.
Is VAT charged on your fees for US clients?
No. US clients are not charged VAT.
Can you help a UK company make its first hire in New York?
Yes. Salary expectations, equity norms and notice periods all work differently in the US, and we walk you through them before you make hire number one.
How quickly can you fill a role?
Our average time to fill a permanent role is 23 days. Our delivery hubs keep sourcing moving outside UK hours, so a New York role does not sit still overnight.
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