Machine Learning / Data Science Expert
This is a remote, project-based role for data scientists and machine learning professionals with 1–3 years of work experience.
Hiring companyAfterQuery Experts
About the role
You will complete tasks similar to those performed in data science, machine learning engineering, AI research, or analytics roles. This position offers highly competitive pay, exposure to real-world ML/data problems, and an excellent opportunity to boost your resume.
Why Apply
- Flexible Time Commitment – Work on your schedule while gaining valuable experience.
- Startup Exposure – Work directly with an early-stage Y Combinator-backed company, gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart.
- Fantastic Pay & Growth Opportunities – project based pay starts at est. $60/hour and can go up to $100/hour.
- Portfolio Building - Gain experience with cutting-edge problems and techniques.
- Professional Growth - Sharpen your skills on varied, challenging datasets and models.
Responsibilities
- Assist in building, training, and evaluating machine learning models for various business applications.
- Develop predictive models using supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
- Optimize model performance through hyperparameter tuning and feature engineering.
- Document methodologies, model assumptions, and technical approaches.
Required skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on technical tasks.
Preferred skills
- TA’d courses in machine learning, data science, and applied statistics, with a strong focus on programming and empirical analysis.
Experience and education
- 1–3 years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields.
- Masters degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
- At least 1 first author publication or first-author equivalent work.
Assessment requirements
Resume
Schedule details
Work is over the next 2-3 weeks, asynchronous, and assigned on a project-by-project basis, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week for the projects you accept.
Time Commitment: 10 hours/week.
Start Date: ASAP.
End Date: Ongoing.
Eligibility
Work arrangement: Fully remote
Compensation details
- $60 - $100/hr.
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