Freelance Machine Learning Engineer

Mindrift; France; Remote; EUR 59,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time freelance

Remote work

Portfolio development

Job summary

Mindrift is a platform connecting specialists with AI projects globally. As a Machine Learning expert, you will design computational STEM problems, implement Python-based solutions, and ensure these challenges require advanced reasoning and programming.

You’ll verify answers and document statements for high-quality evaluation. This remote freelance role offers part-time engagement, with compensation described per hour and project-based variations across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar STEM field.
• At least 5 years of Machine Learning experience with proven business impact.
• Strong programming skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, scikit-learn).
• Solid understanding of numerical methods and computational algorithms.
• Research or industry experience involving computational problem-solving.
• Advanced English (C1+) level.

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, scikit-learn).
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM fields

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.

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