Freelance Machine Learning Engineer

Talantir; Spain; Remote; EUR 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time remote freelance project

Portfolio building on AI projects

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking a Machine Learning expert to design and validate computational STEM problems for AI projects. You will craft tasks solvable with Python, ensuring they are computation-heavy and require advanced reasoning.

You’ll document statements and provide verified solutions, collaborating on diverse AI initiatives from a fully remote platform. Candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, with 5+ years of ML experience, strong Python skills, and English at C1 or higher.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM field
• At least 5 years of ML experience with business impact
• Strong Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Scikit-learn)
• Solid understanding of numerical methods and computational algorithms
• Research or industry experience in computational problem-solving
• English at least C1 level

Responsibilities

• Design original computational STEM problems that simulate real scientific workflows
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and not solvable manually within days/weeks
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains and creative problem solving
• Verify solutions using Python with standard libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, sklearn)
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

Skills

Machine Learning

Python programming

Numerical methods

Research experience

English proficiency (C1+)

Education

Master’s or PhD in CS/Math/Physics/Engineering

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Scikit-learn

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.

About Mindrift

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.

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 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 $34 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