Freelance Machine Learning Engineer

Mindrift; Hamburg; Remote; EUR 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time remote freelance project

Work on advanced AI projects

Influence how AI models are used

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with AI projects on a remote platform, enabling collaboration on generative AI challenges. As a Machine Learning expert, you will design computational STEM problems solvable with Python and provide verified answers for complex reasoning tasks.

Candidates should hold a Master's or PhD in a STEM field, have 5+ years of ML experience, strong Python skills, and English at C1+ level. This freelance, remote role requires only a laptop and internet access.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS, Math, Physics, Engineering or similar STEM field.
• At least 5 years of Machine Learning experience with proven business impact.
• Strong Python (numpy, pandas, scipy, sklearn) skills.
• Solid understanding of numerical methods and computational algorithms.
• Research or industry experience in computational problem solving.
• Advanced English (C1+) or higher.
• Able to learn new methods and handle complex guidelines; remote freelancer.
• Freelance remote role; need laptop and internet.

Responsibilities

• Design original computational STEM problems that simulate real scientific workflows.
• Create problems that require Python programming to solve.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within days/weeks.
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains and creative problem-solving approaches.
• Verify solutions using Python with standard libraries (numpy, pandas, scipy, sklearn).
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

ML experience

Python programming

Numerical methods

Computational algorithms

Research experience

English (C1+)

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM

Job description

This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What We Do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About The Role

GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as a Machine Learning expert, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects.

• Design original computational STEM problems that simulate real scientific workflows
• Create problems that require Python programming to solve
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks)
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains and creative problem-solving approaches
• Verify solutions using Python with standard libraries (numpy, pandas, scipy, sklearn)
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

Compensation

On this project, contributors can earn up to $58 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.

Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.

Requirements

• You hold a Master's or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a similar STEM field
• You have at least 5 years of Machine Learning experience with proven business impact
• Strong programming skills in Python (numpy, pandas, scipy, sklearn)
• Solid understanding of numerical methods and computational algorithms
• Research or industry experience involving computational problem-solving
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above
• You are ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines
• Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge

Benefits

• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise