Expert Opportunity - Director of Data Engineering ($80/hr, up to $1,600/week)

Ethos; Dubai; Remote; AED 344,000 - 465,000; Part time

Job summary

Ethos is seeking directors of data engineering who can help train their language models on professional documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks. The role is fully remote with flexible 5-20 hours per week and ASAP start, ideal for experts who excel at crafting precise technical documents and data workflows.

You will create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated outputs across technical design docs, data pipelines, REST API guides, and model readiness reports, collaborating with engineers and product

Qualifications

• 4+ years writing technical design documents or API specifications.
• Experience evaluating model outputs and documenting tradeoffs for stakeholders.
• Expert-level document, spreadsheet, and slide craftsmanship with strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks for core workflows.
• Document data pipelines, ETL steps, API specs, and system architecture decisions.
• Assess model readiness and provide clear tradeoffs for engineering and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Data engineering

AI/ML

Documentation writing

API design

Job description

About This Opportunity

We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced directors of data engineering who can help train their latest language model on professional document, spreadsheet, and slide deck tasks. We're looking for directors of data engineering with 4+ years building software, AI/ML systems, or data infrastructure in a professional engineering or data role to create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks across core workflows: technical design documents and architecture decision records, data pipeline and ETL documentation, model evaluation and AI system readiness reports, API specification and integration guides, data quality and validation test plans, and developer onboarding guides and system architecture diagrams.

Compensation

Compensation: $80/hour

Commitment

Commitment: Flexible, 5-20 hours per week (or more if desired)

Location

Location: Fully remote, work on your own schedule

Start date

Start date: ASAP

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a software engineer, data engineer, or AI/ML practitioner writing technical design documents, data pipeline documentation, or API specifications
• Direct experience evaluating model outputs or system readiness and documenting technical tradeoffs for engineering or cross-functional stakeholders
• Expert-level document, spreadsheet, and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail

About Ethos

Ethos is a new expert network built by a McKinsey/SoftBank/DeepMind team and backed by world-leading investors like General Catalyst. We connect experts with investors and consultancies for paid expert calls, speaking engagements, and advisory opportunities.

Key Requirements

• 4+ years as a software engineer, data engineer, or AI/ML practitioner writing technical design documents, data pipeline documentation, or API specifications
• Direct experience evaluating model outputs or system readiness and documenting technical tradeoffs for engineering or cross-functional stakeholders
• Expert-level document, spreadsheet, and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail