Company Description Superfan.ng is an edtech learning platform focused on African languages and cultural knowledge. The product is a gamified, quiz-first app that explores African proverbs, traditions, rites of passage, festivals, folklore, and customs. Designed for Africans and the diaspora, Superfan.ng aims to make learning engaging, culturally relevant, and accessible.

The platform leverages technology and storytelling to deepen understanding of African heritage while supporting language preservation and cultural continuity.

Role Description The Freelance Backend AI Engineer will design, build, and maintain backend services that power AI-driven language and content features for the Superfan.ng platform. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and optimizing APIs, integrating and deploying machine learning and NLP models, implementing data pipelines, and ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security. The engineer will collaborate closely with product, content, and frontend teams to translate learning and engagement goals into robust backend and AI solutions.

This is a full time remote role, requiring consistent communication, code reviews,



and documentation to support a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

- Strong foundation in Computer Science and Software Development, including data structures, algorithms, and backend architecture.
- Experience with Neural Networks and Pattern Recognition for building and improving AI-driven features.
- Hands-on expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), ideally with text classification, entity recognition, and language modeling.
- Proficiency with one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js) and frameworks, plus experience with RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
- Familiarity with ML frameworks and tools (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face), as well as model deployment and monitoring in production environments.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization (Docker), and CI/CD best practices.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and collaborate across time zones.
- Interest in African languages and cultures, and prior experience in edtech or language-learning products is a plus.

📌 Freelance Backend AI Engineer (India)
🏢 Superfan NG
📍 India