SkillTorch is a boutique executive search firm for AI infrastructure, robotics and industrial automation companies, where performance in the physical world is critical to success.
We partner with founders, investors and leadership teams building AI compute platforms, robotics businesses and industrial automation companies across the US, UK and Europe. We focus on senior leadership and specialist hires: the people responsible for running AI systems and autonomous machines in production, where power availability, reliability, safety and operational scale directly affect outcomes.
As AI moves beyond experimentation, the physical layer matters more than ever. Compute capacity, data centre operations, uptime, robot fleet deployment, factory and warehouse integration, cost efficiency and regional expansion have become strategic concerns, not background details. We work closely with companies navigating this shift and help them bring in experienced operators who have built and run complex systems under real-world constraints.
Our clients range from AI compute and infrastructure providers to autonomous mobile robotics, machine vision and industrial AI companies. We hire across engineering, operations, go-to-market and executive leadership, through retained search and embedded partnerships.
Alongside our client work, we host the FuturePulse podcast, where leaders building and operating applied AI and robotics systems share their journeys and how AI infrastructure is shaping the next phase of technology.
Your Talent Search Partner For AI Infrastructure & Industrial Automation Companies
SkillTorch is a boutique executive search firm for AI infrastructure, robotics and industrial automation companies, where performance in the physical world is critical to success.
We partner with founders, investors and leadership teams building AI compute platforms, robotics businesses and industrial automation companies across the US, UK and Europe. We focus on senior leadership and specialist hires: the people responsible for running AI systems and autonomous machines in production, where power availability, reliability, safety and operational scale directly affect outcomes.
As AI moves beyond experimentation, the physical layer matters more than ever. Compute capacity, data centre operations, uptime, robot fleet deployment, factory and warehouse integration, cost efficiency and regional expansion have become strategic concerns, not background details. We work closely with companies navigating this shift and help them bring in experienced operators who have built and run complex systems under real-world constraints.
Our clients range from AI compute and infrastructure providers to autonomous mobile robotics, machine vision and industrial AI companies. We hire across engineering, operations, go-to-market and executive leadership, through retained search and embedded partnerships.
Alongside our client work, we host the FuturePulse podcast, where leaders building and operating applied AI and robotics systems share their journeys and how AI infrastructure is shaping the next phase of technology.
Founded by Melica Moshiri, SkillTorch is a woman-owned business with a trusted network of operators and executives who have built and run complex systems in demanding, real-world environments, from AI compute and data centres to robotics fleets and automated factories.
We hire VP and C-suite leaders across industrial automation, autonomous mobile robots, machine vision, industrial AI and humanoid robotics.
About SkillTorch
About SkillTorch
Founded by Melica Moshiri, SkillTorch is a woman-owned business with a trusted network of operators and executives who have built and run complex systems in demanding, real-world environments, from AI compute and data centres to robotics fleets and automated factories.
We hire VP and C-suite leaders across industrial automation, autonomous mobile robots, machine vision, industrial AI and humanoid robotics.
Streamlining Your Hiring Process
We understand that hiring can be challenging, but we’re here to help make it easier for you. Here are some common challenges that we assist hiring managers like you in overcoming.
Candidate Suitability
Spending excessive time engaging with candidates who do not align with your team’s requirements.
Talent Availability
Difficulty in finding desired candidates who are currently employed by your partners or competitors.
Proactive Talent Sourcing
The need to actively pursue and recruit suitable candidates instead of waiting for them to approach you.
Seeking an Independent Partner
Desiring a collaborative partner who operates as an integrated team member and possesses in-depth knowledge of your business.
Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Striving to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within your organisation.
Brand Positioning for Candidate Attraction
Establishing your brand as highly appealing to attract the best-matched candidates.
Streamlining Your Hiring Process
We understand that hiring can be challenging, but we’re here to help make it easier for you. Here are some common challenges that we assist hiring managers like you in overcoming.
Candidate Suitability
Spending excessive time engaging with candidates who do not align with your team’s requirements.
Talent Availability
Difficulty in finding desired candidates who are currently employed by your partners or competitors.
Proactive Talent Sourcing
The need to actively pursue and recruit suitable candidates instead of waiting for them to approach you.
Seeking an Independent Partner
Desiring a collaborative partner who operates as an integrated team member and possesses in-depth knowledge of your business.
Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Striving to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within your organisation.
Brand Positioning for Candidate Attraction
Establishing your brand as highly appealing to attract the best-matched candidates.
Efficient, Precise and Scalable Search
We deliver executive, go-to-market and engineering hires for venture-backed companies in Automation, Robotics, Semiconductors and the Agent Economy. Our search process is fast, targeted and tailored delivering shortlists in weeks, not months.
Whether through retained search or embedded partnerships, SkillTorch acts as an extension of your team, helping you scale with confidence and speed.
Efficient And
Cost-Effective Solutions
We deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions by optimising processes, leveraging advanced technologies, and applying industry best practices. Achieve operational excellence, minimise costs, and unlock your organisation’s potential for sustainable growth with our tailored services.
Testimonials
Which One is
Right For You?
"We have some challenging positions to fill in a specialised field."
Best suited: Retained Recruitment (for thorough and targeted search efforts).
"We aim to expand our internal team to have better control over our brand's messaging."
Best suited: Embedded Recruitment (to build or rebuild the entire recruitment strategy and internal team).
"We prefer a single payment per hire rather than ongoing fees."
Best suited: Contingent Recruitment (where you pay a one-off fee upon successful hire).
"We would like the convenience of an all-inclusive monthly fee for our hiring needs."
Embedded Recruitment (with an all-inclusive monthly fee structure).
"We are looking to develop or revamp our entire recruitment approach."
Embedded Recruitment (to build or rebuild the entire recruitment strategy).
"We have an urgent need to hire quickly!"
Retained Recruitment (for quick and immediate hiring needs).