About the job
Please submit your CV in English and include your English proficiency level.
About the Role
toloka-ai, in partnership with Mindrift, connects subject matter experts with project-based AI work for leading technology companies. This is a freelance, project-based position, not a permanent role.
What You Will Do
- Create original materials engineering problems that mirror real engineering workflows
- Develop solutions using Python for engineering calculations and simulations
- Ensure problems are computationally rigorous, applying numerical methods or iterative approaches
- Design tasks related to system design, optimization, and analysis
- Draw on real-world research challenges or practical engineering applications as the basis for problems
- Validate solutions in Python, using standard engineering libraries
- Document problem statements clearly and provide verified, correct answers
Who We’re Looking For
- Degree in Material Science or a related field
- Proficient in Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar tools is acceptable
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in applied research or teaching
- Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Strong written English skills (C1 level or higher)
Engagement Process
- Application
- Qualification Assessment
- Project Participation
- Task Completion
- Payment
Time Commitment
During active phases, project tasks are expected to require roughly 10-20 hours per week. Workload may fluctuate depending on project needs and is not guaranteed to remain consistent.
Compensation
Earn up to $29 per hour, depending on contribution and efficiency. Actual rates may vary by project based on complexity and required expertise. Other projects may offer different pay scales.

