AI talent is scarce worldwide, but Poland has become one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI hubs, home to top engineers and competitive costs. MOTIFE helps global companies tap into this talent and build high-performing teams with confidence.
Poland has become a strategic choice for companies worldwide looking to scale their AI capabilities. The country is home to over 410,000 engineers and IT professionals, with nearly 19,000 computer science graduates entering the market each year. This steady influx of talent fuels a dynamic, competitive environment for hiring AI specialists.
Strong communication skills make collaboration seamless. English proficiency among Polish IT professionals is consistently high, supported by a robust education system. In the 2024 EF English Proficiency Index, Poland ranked 15th globally with a “High” proficiency rating, ensuring effective cooperation with international teams from the U.S., Western Europe, and beyond.
Cost efficiency further strengthens Poland’s position. The average annual salary of an AI engineer is around $82,000 - significantly lower than the $130,000 average in the U.S. and still highly competitive compared to Western Europe. This cost–quality balance allows global companies to access top-tier AI talent while optimizing budgets, without sacrificing expertise or performance.
You need to hire quickly and at scale. Competition for AI and engineering talent is strong. A local partner has ready access to candidate networks and can shorten time-to-hire.
You’re unfamiliar with the Polish talent market. From salary benchmarks to skill availability, a partner provides the insights companies need to plan effectively.
You want to ensure compliance. Employment law, contracts, and HR processes in Poland may be tricky. A local firm helps you stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.
You need to build trust with candidates. Top engineers prefer engaging through established local recruiters who understand the culture and job market.
You’re exploring long-term growth. Beyond filling roles, the right partner can advise on building, scaling, and retaining an entire engineering hub in Poland.
It usually takes between 4 and 8 weeks to hire an IT specialist in Poland (from creating and posting job descriptions, through to contract signing). After accepting an offer, candidates usually have a 1-month (calendar) notice period, although it can be up to 3 months.
"I really enjoy how they go deep into understanding our needs and I would highly recommend MOTIFE as a partner."
"I would fully recommend MOTIFE to any organisation who is looking to set up a shop overseas."
"They are looking for the best solutions for their client's needs, and were responsive and open to collaborating closely with the client."
To power its continued, rapid growth, Volt Active Data, a leading US-based data platform for real-time data processing, chose Poland and MOTIFE to build out its engineering capabilities. As part of a custom EOR service package, MOTIFE led the recruitment and hiring of an Engineering Lead and first engineers in Poland. Volt Active Data strategy of building a cutting-edge database experts team develops successfully through further hiring projects led by MOTIFE.
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