MACHINE LEARNING & NLP EXPERT

This role is for one of our clients Compensation: $80-$110 per hour Join a cutting-edge AI research initiative and help shape the next generation of frontier AI models. We are seeking experienced Machine Learning & NLP Experts to contribute their technical expertise toward training and evaluating advanced AI systems. In this role, you will design challenging, real-world machine learning and natural language processing tasks, create high-quality reference solutions, and assess AI model performance to identify reasoning gaps and improve overall capabilities. This is a part-time, fully remote opportunity requiring approximately 20 hours per week . Key Responsibilities • Design challenging, real-world machine learning and natural language processing tasks covering areas such as: • Machine Learning Model Development and Evaluation • Natural Language Understanding (NLU) • Natural Language Generation (NLG) • Information Retrieval and Search • Applied Machine Learning Pipelines • Transformer Models and Large Language Models (LLMs) • Develop accurate reference solutions and integrate tasks into agentic development environments using Python . • Build executable evaluation frameworks and testing components where appropriate. • Evaluate AI model outputs for technical correctness, reasoning quality, and overall performance. • Identify capability gaps, classify model failure modes, and provide detailed written analyses. • Create and refine evaluation guidelines, scoring rubrics, and quality standards for ML and NLP tasks. • Collaborate with fellow subject matter experts to ensure consistency, accuracy, and high-quality training data. Required Qualifications • Deep hands-on experience in Machine Learning and/or Natural Language Processing through industry, research, or graduate/PhD-level work. • Strong proficiency in Python with practical experience developing ML or NLP applications. • Strong understanding of modern machine learning techniques, including: • Model Training and Evaluation • Transformer Architectures • Large Language Models (LLMs) • NLP Pipelines • Feature Engineering and Model Optimization • Experience with industry-standard frameworks such as PyTorch , TensorFlow , Hugging Face Transformers , or equivalent. • Ability to commit approximately 20 hours per week . • Excellent written communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in AI model evaluation, AI training data creation, or human-in-the-loop model assessment. • Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, embedding models, or multimodal AI systems. • Experience building benchmarking frameworks, automated evaluation pipelines, or testing infrastructure. • Contributions to open-source ML/NLP projects or published research are a plus. • Experience working with production-scale machine learning systems. Role Details • Employment Type: Independent Contractor • Work Arrangement: Fully Remote • Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week • Project Duration: Based on project requirements and performance, with opportunities for extension Equal Opportunity We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Contract & Payment Terms • You will be engaged as an independent contractor . • This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule. • Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on business needs and performance. • Your work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. • Payments are made weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered. • Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.