Machine Learning Engineer 1


Cologne
Contract
Negotiable
Data and Analytics
CR/555100_1754061630
Machine Learning Engineer 1

Machine Learning Engineer - Data Science Focus

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Freelance


About the Role

We are seeking a forward-thinking Machine Learning Engineer with a strong foundation in data science and a passion for building innovative AI solutions. This role focuses on developing and deploying Generative AI models, including LLMs, diffusion models, and multimodal systems, within scalable production environments.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy ML models with a focus on generative technologies.
  • Build and maintain production-ready systems using CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate ML solutions into business workflows.
  • Optimize infrastructure and manage GPU resources on cloud platforms (GCP preferred).
  • Conduct statistical analysis, A/B testing, and model evaluation.
  • Engineer features and prompts for improved model performance.

Qualifications

Academic Background:

  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or a related field-or equivalent experience.

Professional Experience:

  • Proven hands-on experience in ML, Data Science, or AI Engineering.
  • Experience with Generative AI (LLMs, diffusion models, multimodal systems) is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in Python and libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow/Keras, Hugging Face, LangChain, and OpenAI.
  • Skilled in building APIs and working with SDKs and frameworks for generative models.
  • Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools.

Cloud & Infrastructure:

  • Experience with GCP (Vertex AI, GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery) or similar platforms (AWS, Azure).
  • Understanding of cost models and infrastructure optimization.

Data & ML Expertise:

  • Strong grasp of statistics, hypothesis testing, and deep learning techniques.
  • Experience with unsupervised/self-supervised learning and prompt engineering.

Soft Skills

  • Self-starter with a hacker mindset-curious, experimental, and resourceful.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Collaborative team player with a passion for innovation.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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