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Strategic Search Partner for Digital AI & Physical AI Companies.

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“To continue being the most connected people within our niches, always with a personal touch and a stress removal 
service as standard.”

– SO Digital’s Purpose

Physical AI

Building Engineering Teams who advance the Physical AI landscape to a place none of us could have imagined.

A focus on supplying Leadership & Engineering Talent across the areas of Physical AI.

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The latest Physical AI roles we’ve filled
  • CTOMunich
  • VP SalesBoston
  • Founding Robotics EngineerBoston
  • VP Robotics EngineeringNew York
  • Head of HardwareMunich

Digital AI

Building high-impact Digital AI teams with speed and precision.

A focus on supplying experts for AI-Centric companies, from Engineers to Leaders.

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The latest Digital AI roles we’ve filled
  • Head of AINew York
  • VP EngineeringBoston
  • Data & AI Project LeadVienna
  • GTM DirectorMunich
  • Chief Data OfficerNew York
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Working exclusively in the regions of DACH & USA

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    • Our points of difference?

    Our USPs?

    Our secret sauce?

    We don’t have one.

    (Psst – no recruiters do!)

    We just do it better.

    Says who?

    Our customers

    Deep Tech

    CEO & Co-Founder

    AI Music Organisation

    “Elliot is very fast in finding great candidates, where the quality is consistently really high. He keeps in constant contact with possible candidates and us, with his communication always being focussed, clear and very friendly.”
    Data

    Global Head of IT

    Manufacturing Organisation

    “Michael is always easy to contact, reacts quickly, competently and is solution-oriented. We can gladly recommend SO Digital Recruitment as a partner for recruiting matters and look forward to further cooperation.”
    Deep Tech

    DeepTech Software Manager

    Global MedTech Company

    “Elliot is one of the best recruiters I have ever met. He truly understands the industry and the software domain. Elliot is very responsive and can quickly adapt his search to our needs.”
    Data

    Head of Procurement

    International Banking Group

    “Michael’s open personality, trustworthiness and the care he takes to foster a good relationship with all persons involved in the process, makes it a pleasure to work with him.”
    Data

    Managing Director

    Microsoft Partner

    “We particularly value Michael's professional, fast, and flexible approach. Calls and emails are structured and time-efficient, and the profiles are of very high quality and tailored to our requirements and our company.”
    Deep Tech

    Head of Software Development

    PropTech Start-Up

    “It was always a pleasure to deal with Elliot, and he made the relationship of working with a recruiter a delight. He has helped strengthen up our team, by supplying some exceptional candidates for very hard to fill roles.”
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    Senior Technology Leader

    Digital Bank

    “It is a pleasure working with SO Digital due to their empathy, communication skills and positive energy, no matter how challenging the situation is. Those with the opportunity to work with Michael will be lucky.”

    We do our jobs, and let our testimonials speak for themselves.

     

    Don’t believe us?

     

    Pick a client of ours, and we’ll introduce you to them so you can hear it for yourself.

    SO Strategic™

    A high-touch, consultative approach designed for critical leadership hires, ensuring a tailored and proactive search.

    SO Optimize™

    Scale your team with a structured, high-impact hiring strategy, securing the best talent for your long-term success.

    SO Talent Advisory

    Consultative workshops to help Founders & HR Leaders avoid hiring mistakes and build a resilient workforce.

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    Meet our founders

    Michael has a deep expertise in the US & DACH markets, with a specialisation in AI-Centric companies, and a network spanning founders, executives, and senior tech leaders.

    Michael Outar

    Michael Outar

    Co-Founder / Director

    Elliot focuses on helping visionary companies and VCs build world-class Teams across the Physical AI Domain, through delivering exceptional talent and strategic insights that drive business impact.

    Elliot Sarl

    Elliot Sarl

    Co-Founder / Director