About the job
Please submit your CV in English and include your English proficiency level.
Toloka AI, through Mindrift, connects material scientists and engineers with project-based AI work for leading technology companies. These freelance roles focus on evaluating and improving AI systems. Positions are not permanent and assignments vary by project.
Role overview
Freelance AI Trainers with material science backgrounds and Python expertise contribute to a range of project-specific tasks. Typical responsibilities include:
- Designing original material engineering problems that reflect real-world workflows
- Creating challenges that require Python programming for calculations and simulations
- Ensuring problems involve computationally intensive tasks, such as numerical methods or iterative solutions
- Developing tasks related to system design, optimization, and analysis
- Formulating problems based on research challenges or practical engineering applications
- Verifying solutions in Python using standard engineering libraries
- Documenting problem statements clearly and providing accurate, verified answers
Preferred qualifications
- 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 libraries is valued
- At least 2 years of experience in applied research or teaching
- Strong understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Excellent written English (C1+ level)
How to join a project
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Project time commitment
During active project phases, tasks typically require 10–20 hours per week. Workload may vary depending on project requirements.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $10 per hour, depending on expertise and task completion rate. Actual compensation may differ by project, based on complexity and required skills.
Location: Remote , Hyderabad, Telangana, India

