Wavestone rides a new cycle driven by AI and plans to recruit more than 1,000 talents in 2026
March 5, 2026 · News
In brief :
AI enters a new phase: execution
After a year in 2025 marked by overall caution due to economic uncertainties, Wavestone is seeing a dynamic rebound at the start of 2026, with a significant acceleration in artificial intelligence, as well as in cybersecurity, data, and cloud.
In this context, the consulting firm has announced strong growth in its AI related activity, which will soon represent 14% of its revenue (compared to 8% last year). To support this ambition, Wavestone plans to onboard more than one thousand new employees in 2026, mostly on permanent contracts. Most of the hiring will take place in France (which currently accounts for more than two thirds of the Group’s workforce), but profiles are also being recruited in the United States, Germany, and Switzerland.
High potential profiles with a strong interest in technological topics
Wavestone is primarily targeting young graduates from top business and engineering schools with a strong interest in technological topics, while also opening its doors to experienced profiles with deep expertise in data, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud, as well as sector specific knowledge in luxury, banking insurance, or energy.
Product opportunities—including Product People, AI Product Managers, and Data Product Managers (with more than three years of experience)—are also available within the firm’s newly acquired French subsidiary, Wiwoo.
The firm also focuses on converting interns and apprentices into permanent roles, viewing these paths as an essential pool of high potential talent.
We remain firmly committed to our policy of hiring young graduates. As digital natives with a strong capacity to learn quickly, they represent a valuable asset to support our clients’ transformation challenges in the age of AI.
Beyond technical skills, Wavestone is above all looking for individuals with strong curiosity, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to collaborate within a demanding collective.
A continued commitment to diversity and inclusion
Diversity is a performance driver for Wavestone, which has set a goal of reaching 37% women in its management by the end of the year.
The firm deploys concrete actions to increase female representation in tech roles, from training on unconscious biases to active participation in networks such as Femmes@Numérique in France, as well as organizing dedicated events such as the upcoming Women Connect in March, which will focus on cybersecurity.
An HR model built on support and flexibility
Certified Great Place To Work® by 81% of its employees in 2025, Wavestone stands out for its career approach which offers transparent and personalized development paths.
This framework is based primarily on close support, with each employee benefiting from a full guidance system—including mentors and career managers—enhanced by regular HR follow up.
The firm also promotes continuous learning through real life project exposure and ambitious certification programs, aiming for consulting excellence and strong industry expertise.
Finally, inclusion and well being are at the heart of this model, supported by the Smartworking@Wavestone program, which offers extensive flexibility between remote and on site work, as well as the option to work remotely from outside one’s home country.
Technology is not neutral. It reflects those who create it. Diversity is essential to prevent and correct biases. The AI revolution is moving fast, talent needs are rising, and it is crucial to accelerate.