Project: Frontier AI / Machine Learning Engineering
Engagement: Sprint-based, typically 12-24 hour stretches based on client requirements
About the Opportunity:
Hirely is recruiting on behalf of one of our hiring partners for a remote ML Engineer opportunity supporting a Frontier Code Agents project with a leading AI research lab.
You'll help evaluate and improve frontier AI coding models by working on realistic machine learning engineering workflows, AI systems, and model-generated implementations . This is a solid opportunity for experienced ML Engineers who want to apply their production engineering expertise to cutting-edge AI model evaluation.
What You'll Do:
- Use frontier AI coding agents to complete and evaluate complex ML and AI engineering tasks.
- Review model-generated implementations involving model training, inference systems, MLOps, and LLM applications.
- Identify bugs, edge cases, performance issues, and technical failure modes.
- Compare outputs from multiple frontier AI models and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
- Apply professional engineering judgment to realistic machine learning engineering scenarios.
Who We're Looking For:
- 2+ years of professional machine learning engineering experience.
- Experience building production ML systems, model deployment infrastructure, LLM applications,
or AI-powered products.
- Regular experience using AI coding agents such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf, Gemini CLI, or similar tools.
- Ability to evaluate model-generated ML implementations and understand technical trade-offs.
- Experience deploying ML systems to production is preferred.
Compensation & Engagement:
- $85/hour OR $400 per accepted task
- Typical tasks take approximately 2-3 hours after ramp-up.
- Compensation is tied to accepted work.
- Sprint-based project with 12-24 hour stretches based on client requirements.
- Independent contractor engagement.
Application Process: Candidates may be required to complete the hiring partner's AI Interview, Code Review session before onboarding.
Important Information:
This is an independent contractor opportunity. Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project requirements and performance. Final selection, onboarding, project assignment, and engagement terms are determined by the hiring partner.
Hirely connects skilled professionals with remote opportunities from trusted hiring partners across specialized fields. Hirely may serve as the recruitment or talent-sourcing partner rather than the direct employer. Final hiring decisions and project terms are determined by the hiring partner.
📌 ML Engineer - Coding Agent Experience | $85/hr (India)
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