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Machine Learning Researcher

Contract · In Office · USA

Posted Oct 24, 2026

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Are you an experienced Machine Learning Researcher with strong Python coding skills and hands-on experience using AI coding agents? This opportunity is for experts ready to solve challenging machine learning engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate machine learning models, training pipelines, and inference systems.
  • Build reproducible workflows using Python and command-line tools.
  • Optimize computational performance, memory usage, and model efficiency.
  • Debug numerical and system-level issues.
  • Implement and evaluate machine learning algorithms and supporting infrastructure.
  • Review and validate technical solutions against project specifications.

Required Qualifications

  • MSc. or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
  • Strong machine learning research or engineering experience.
  • Excellent Python programming skills.
  • Practical experience using AI coding agents in Python workflows is essential.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.

Experience in technology companies , research organizations, or relevant academic and open-source projects is preferred.

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