AI/ML Engineer - Fully Remote | Up to $140/hr Part-time
Mercor connects talented professionals with high-paying remote contract opportunities at leading AI companies.
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About the job
Role Responsibilities
- Guide research and engineering teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance in machine learning and scientific computing.
- Design challenging, domain-relevant tasks and write accurate solutions for machine learning and scientific computing problems.
- Evaluate tasks and solutions, providing clear, written technical feedback.
- Design and evaluate technical tasks covering model training, experiment design, and data pipelines.
- Develop rubrics to assess the methodological soundness and reproducibility of ML and scientific work.
- Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 4+ years working in machine learning, data science, or scientific computing.
- Practical use of PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow, together with strong Python, including NumPy, pandas, and scikit-learn.
- Availability for at least 20 hours/week on weekdays.
- Clear written communication.
Preferred
- Publications, open-source contributions, or shipped ML systems.
Application process
Submit your application through NorthStar. Employer screening may follow after submission.
Resources & Support
For employer questions, contact support@mercor.com.
About Mercor
Mercor runs a remote talent marketplace that places experienced specialists on contract assignments, often for AI and other technology employers. Openings cover many professional fields, including engineering, research, design, finance, tax, and legal work, and are commonly paid hourly with flexible or part-time schedules. The usual path is a single application and screening flow, after which candidates can be matched to projects that fit their expertise.