Mila Health was growing quickly and needed to build an engineering team that could support a highly specialized healthcare AI product.
The team needed engineers with deep AI and machine learning experience, but technical skill was only part of the search. Mila also needed candidates who understood the complexity of healthcare, felt comfortable joining an early-stage startup, and could collaborate across teams in the US and India.
That made the search more complex than a typical engineering hiring effort. Mila was competing with major tech companies, well-funded health tech organizations, and other AI-focused teams for the same specialized talent.
Why Mila turned to SeekOut Spot
SeekOut Spot helped Mila move quickly without losing the human judgment needed for such a nuanced search.
The Spot team combined AI-powered sourcing with expert recruiter support to find passive AI/ML candidates across LinkedIn, GitHub, research networks, and Indian tech communities. Instead of relying only on compensation or role requirements, outreach led with Mila Health’s mission and the chance to build technology with meaningful healthcare impact.
How Spot supported the search
Spot helped Mila evaluate candidates for more than technical ability.
The team screened for startup readiness, cross-timezone collaboration, and the ability to work in an early-stage environment where priorities can shift quickly. SeekOut also provided market intelligence on compensation, competitor hiring activity, and candidate availability across geographies.
That combination helped Mila stay focused, informed, and ready to keep hiring momentum strong.
The results
Mila Health saw first candidates within 5 to 14 days and made hires within 35 to 45 days. During a five-month scaling window, the company hired five engineers in India and built the foundation for an engineering-first team across the US and India.
For Mila Health, SeekOut Spot was more than a sourcing partner. It helped the company build a team from scratch during one of its most important growth phases.
Read the full case study to see how Mila Health used SeekOut Spot to build its AI healthcare team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest challenges in healthcare recruiting?
Healthcare recruiting faces acute talent shortages, high turnover (especially in nursing), license and credential verification requirements, geographic constraints, and intense competition. AI tools help by dramatically expanding the searchable candidate pool.
How does SeekOut help recruit healthcare professionals?
SeekOut's database includes healthcare professionals with license data, certifications, specialties, and clinical experience. AI matching goes beyond job titles to understand clinical skills, making it easier to find qualified nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
What sourcing strategies work for nursing recruitment?
Effective nursing recruitment combines AI-powered sourcing across multiple databases, passive candidate outreach, talent pipeline building for future needs, and competitive intelligence on compensation. SeekOut helps identify nurses by specialty, certification, and location.
