ML Research Engineer — Inference & GPU Kernels (Remote)

AfterQuery; Florida; Remote; USD 138,000 - 234,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

AfterQuery is seeking an ML Research Engineer focused on inference and GPU kernel engineering. This remote, contract role centers on defining evaluation criteria for frontier AI models and crafting problem sets for expert-level assessments.

The position emphasizes independent, asynchronous work and collaboration with a research-focused team. The ideal candidate has a PhD or a Master’s with a strong research track record, 6–10 years of experience, and a proven ability to produce rigorous

Qualifications

• Experience in ML inference or GPU kernel engineering.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Education: PhD or Masters with strong research record.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic technical scenarios and problem sets in your track.
• Author reference solutions and grading rubrics.
• Evaluate AI outputs for correctness and domain judgment.

Skills

Research experience

Strong written communication

Independent remote work

Education

PhD

Masters with strong research record

Job description

AfterQuery is seeking an ML Research Engineer focused on inference and GPU kernel engineering. This remote, contract role centers on defining evaluation criteria for frontier AI models and crafting problem sets for expert-level assessments.

The position emphasizes independent, asynchronous work and collaboration with a research-focused team. The ideal candidate has a PhD or a Master’s with a strong research track record, 6–10 years of experience, and a proven ability to produce rigorous