About the job
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your English proficiency level.
Mindrift connects specialists with project-based assignments to help technology companies assess, test, and improve AI systems. All work is project-based and does not constitute permanent employment.
Role overview
This freelance role is designed for electrical engineers with Python expertise who want part-time, flexible projects. Contributors support AI training and evaluation by tackling engineering challenges that require both domain knowledge and programming skills.
What you will do
- Design computational engineering problems that reflect real-world processes
- Create Python-based problems for engineering calculations and simulations
- Develop tasks that require significant computation, often using numerical methods or iterative techniques
- Focus on system design, optimization, and analytical problem-solving
- Base assignments on current research challenges or practical engineering scenarios
- Validate solutions in Python, using standard engineering libraries
- Write clear problem statements and provide verified answers
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Proficiency with Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar tools is also valued
- At least two years of professional experience in applied work, research, or teaching
- Strong understanding of engineering constraints and practical approximations
- Excellent written English at C1 level or above
- Professional certifications (such as CMME, SAS Certifications, CAP) and international or applied project experience are considered a plus
How projects work
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Project commitment
During active project phases, expect to contribute an estimated 10–20 hours per week, depending on project needs. Actual hours may vary.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $14 per hour, depending on the nature and complexity of the project. Pay rates may differ across assignments based on requirements and scope.
This is a remote, project-based position open to candidates based in Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

