AI Research Engineer: Inference & GPU Kernels (Remote)

AfterQuery; Bridgewater (MA); Remote; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Part time

Job summary

AfterQuery seeks an ML Research Engineer focused on inference and GPU kernels. The role is fully remote and contract-based, offering competitive hourly compensation and the chance to work on frontier AI research problems.

You will define problems, develop reference solutions, and evaluate outputs in a rigorous, research-driven setting. The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of hands-on ML research experience, a PhD or a Master's with strong research credentials, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of hands-on ML research experience.
• Strong written communication skills for technical explanations and feedback.
• Comfortable with independent, asynchronous, remote work.
• Meets the experience and education bar described in Full Description.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic technical scenarios and problem sets within your track.
• Author expert-level reference solutions and grading rubrics.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, depth, and domain judgment.

Skills

ML research experience

Education

PhD/Doctorate

Master's degree with strong research

Job description

AfterQuery seeks an ML Research Engineer focused on inference and GPU kernels. The role is fully remote and contract-based, offering competitive hourly compensation and the chance to work on frontier AI research problems.

You will define problems, develop reference solutions, and evaluate outputs in a rigorous, research-driven setting. The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of hands-on ML research experience, a PhD or a Master's with strong research credentials, and the ability to work