Materials Engineer & Python Pro for AI Task Design

Mindrift; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 668,954 - 891,939; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking specialists for project-based AI opportunities focused on testing and improving AI systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Material Science, strong Python skills, and 2+ years of relevant experience.

The role involves designing complex problems, writing solutions, and calibrating performance during active project phases, requiring around 10-20 hours per week. Compensation is up to $35 per hour based on expertise and contribution pace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of research, applied, or teaching experience.
• Fluency with at least one scriptable package.

Responsibilities

• Design problem using waveforms and data pipelines.
• Write a Python reference solution and test the problem.
• Calibrate the problem against batches of runs.

Skills

Python proficiency

Problem design

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Degree in Material Science or related field

Tools

ObsPy

instaseis

pyrocko

MITgcm

GeoPandas

Job description

Mindrift is seeking specialists for project-based AI opportunities focused on testing and improving AI systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Material Science, strong Python skills, and 2+ years of relevant experience.

The role involves designing complex problems, writing solutions, and calibrating performance during active project phases, requiring around 10-20 hours per week. Compensation is up to $35 per hour based on expertise and contribution pace.