Machine Learning Engineer | $100/hr Remote

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Position: Machine Learning Engineer

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $80–$120/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Draft detailed natural-language plans and implement code solutions for machine learning tasks.
  • Convert novel machine learning problems into agent-executable tasks for reinforcement learning environments.
  • Identify failure modes in ML and LLM-generated workflows and apply corrective “golden patches.”
  • Contribute to benchmarking efforts focused on improving model performance and training efficiency.
  • Work independently within structured workflows while delivering measurable, high-quality outputs.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in machine learning engineering or completion of advanced academic training in machine learning.
  • Proficiency in Python and common ML libraries such as TensorFlow, scikit-learn, XGBoost, or similar frameworks.
  • Experience with data preparation, model training, evaluation, and debugging ML workflows.
  • Ability to reason clearly about ML system behavior and document solutions effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort working in a remote, asynchronous environment.
  • Prior contributions to ML benchmarks are a plus but not required.

Application Process (Takes 20 Min)

  • Upload resume
  • System design or ML-focused interview session
  • Submit screening form