About the job
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your English proficiency level.
Mindrift offers freelance, project-based work connecting specialists with AI projects for leading technology companies. Most assignments focus on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. These roles are not permanent positions but provide flexible, remote opportunities for professionals seeking part-time engagement.
Role overview
This freelance AI Trainer position centers on materials science and Python programming. Contributors join projects that bring a range of technical challenges, often requiring a blend of engineering knowledge and computational problem-solving skills.
- Design original materials engineering problems that mirror real-world workflows
- Create Python programming challenges for engineering calculations and simulations
- Develop problems that require computational effort, such as numerical methods or iterative solutions
- Build scenarios in system design, optimization, and analysis
- Base challenges on real research or practical engineering applications
- Validate solutions in Python using standard engineering libraries
- Document problems clearly and supply verified, correct answers
Requirements
- Degree in Material Science or a related field
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; experience with tools like MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or Stata is a plus
- Minimum two years of professional experience (applied, research, or teaching)
- Solid understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Excellent written English (C1 level or higher)
Project workflow
- Application
- Qualification pass
- Project engagement
- Task completion
- Compensation
Time commitment
Active project phases typically require 10–20 hours per week. Actual workload varies based on project needs.
Compensation
Earnings can reach up to $45 per hour, depending on contribution and pace. Rates differ by project and reflect scope, complexity, and required expertise. Other Mindrift projects may offer different compensation structures.
Location
This is a remote contract role. Applicants based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany are encouraged to apply, though the position is open to candidates in other locations as well.

