About the job
Please submit your CV in English and include your English proficiency level.
Mindrift connects professionals with project-based AI work for technology companies. Assignments focus on evaluating, testing, and improving AI systems. This is a project-based, non-permanent role.
Role overview
This freelance position centers on material science and Python programming. AI Trainers work on tasks such as:
- Designing original materials engineering challenges that mirror real-world workflows
- Creating problems that require Python programming for calculations and simulations
- Ensuring tasks are computationally intensive, using numerical methods or iterative solutions
- Developing scenarios for system design, optimization, and analysis
- Formulating problems based on research questions or practical engineering applications
- Validating solutions in Python with standard engineering libraries
- Documenting problem statements clearly and providing verified solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Material Science or a closely related field
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar tools is valued
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (applied, research, or teaching)
- Strong understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Excellent written English skills at C1 level or higher
How to apply
- Submit your application
- Complete required qualifications
- Join a project
- Finish assigned tasks
- Receive payment
Project commitment
During active project phases, work typically ranges from 10 to 20 hours per week. Actual hours depend on project needs and are not guaranteed.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $76 per hour, depending on experience, pace, and project complexity. Actual rates vary by assignment.
Location
This is a remote contract role based in Wisconsin, United States.

