About the job About The JobMercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.Position: Machine Learning EngineerType: Hourly contractorCompensation: $14/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 20–40 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable ML pipelines for model training, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Build and fine-tune deep learning models for reasoning, code generation, and real-world decision-making. Collaborate with data scientists to collect and preprocess training data, ensuring quality and representativeness. Develop benchmarking tools that test models across reasoning, accuracy, and speed dimensions. Implement reinforcement learning loops and self-improvement mechanisms for agent training. Work with systems engineers to optimize inference speed, memory efficiency, and hardware utilization.QualificationsMust-HaveStrong background in machine learning, deep learning, or reinforcement learning. Proficient in Python and familiar with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX. Understanding of training infrastructure, including distributed training, GPUs/TPUs, and data pipeline optimization. Experience with MLOps tools (e.g., Weights & Biases, MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes, or Airflow). Experience designing custom architectures or adapting LLMs, diffusion models, or transformer-based systems.Compensation & LegalHourly contractor Paid weekly via Stripe ConnectApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.,