About the job
Please submit your CV in English and specify your English proficiency level.
Mindrift offers project-based roles connecting skilled professionals with AI-focused work for leading technology companies. Projects involve testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. This is a contract position, not a permanent role.
Role overview
The Freelance Electrical Engineer & Python Specialist - AI Trainer works remotely from Uruguay, designing and validating engineering challenges to help train AI models. The position centers on creating computational problems and Python assignments that reflect real-world engineering scenarios.
Main responsibilities
- Develop computational engineering problems that reflect actual engineering tasks
- Create Python programming assignments for calculations and simulations
- Ensure problems require rigorous computational thinking, such as numerical methods or iterative approaches
- Design tasks focused on system design, optimization, and analysis
- Base challenges on real research questions or practical engineering situations
- Validate solutions using Python and standard engineering libraries
- Document problem statements clearly and provide verified solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Strong Python skills for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar libraries is valued
- At least 2 years of relevant experience (applied, research, or teaching)
- Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Excellent written English (C1+ level)
- Professional certifications (such as CMME, SAS Certifications, CAP) and experience with international or applied projects are a plus
How projects work
- Apply
- Complete qualification(s) successfully
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive payment
Time commitment
Active projects typically require about 10–20 hours per week, depending on project needs. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload.
Compensation
Earn up to $17 per hour, depending on expertise and pace. Actual rates may vary by project based on scope, complexity, and required experience. Other projects on the platform may offer different pay structures.

