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Machine Learning Engineer - Remote Job at YO IT Consulting in Houston

YO IT Consulting, Houston, TX, United States


Engagement Type:

Independent Contractor

Work Mode:

Fully Remote

Contract Type:

Project-Based (Short-Term, Extendable)

Role Overview
Collaborating with a leading AI research lab to support the evaluation of advanced machine learning systems. We are seeking experienced machine learning engineers and researchers to contribute to the design of high-quality evaluation suites that measure AI performance on real-world machine learning engineering tasks. The work focuses on translating practical ML research and engineering workflows into structured benchmarks for frontier models. This is a project-based, remote opportunity suited for experts with hands‑on ML research experience.

Key Responsibilities

Design and write detailed evaluation suites for machine learning engineering tasks

Assess AI-generated solutions across areas such as model training, debugging, optimization, and experimentation

Ideal Qualifications

3+ years of experience in machine learning engineering or applied ML research

Hands‑on experience with model development, experimentation, and evaluation

Background in ML research (industry lab or academic setting strongly preferred)

Strong ability to reason about ML system design choices and trade‑offs

Clear written communication and high attention to technical detail

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

You will be engaged as an independent contractor.

This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.

Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.

Your work at will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.

Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.

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