About the job
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.
Mindrift partners with skilled professionals for project-based AI work serving leading technology companies. This freelance contract centers on evaluating and improving AI systems within engineering environments. The position is contract-only and does not transition to permanent employment.
Role overview
This freelance Material Scientist with Python expertise will design original materials that reflect real-world engineering processes and challenges. Assignments focus on engineering scenarios, research questions, and practical problem-solving using computational tools.
What you will do
- Create problems that require Python programming for engineering calculations or simulations.
- Develop computationally intensive challenges using numerical methods or iterative solutions.
- Formulate tasks involving system design, optimization, and analysis.
- Ensure assignments are grounded in genuine research or practical engineering situations.
- Validate solutions using Python and standard engineering libraries.
- Write clear, precise problem statements and provide accurate, verified solutions.
Requirements
- Background as a material scientist or engineer with strong Python skills.
- Degree in Material Science or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation. Familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar libraries is valued.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in industry, research, or teaching.
- Solid understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations.
- Excellent written English at C1 level or above.
How to join
- Apply
- Meet the qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Project commitment
During active project phases, expect to spend 10-20 hours per week on assigned tasks. Workload may vary and is not guaranteed outside of active project periods.
Compensation
Earn up to $35 per hour, depending on contribution and pace. Actual rates may differ by project, based on complexity, scope, and expertise required. Other projects on the platform may offer different compensation structures.

