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Software Engineer - Machine Learning (Contract)

Alignerr, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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SWE - Machine Learning (Contract)

Labelbox

Remote (UnitedStates preferred) Shape the data that powers frontier AI

Quick facts

Engagement - Hourly, at‑will contractor

Schedule - Fully remote & asynchronous (min.15hrs/week)

Pay Range (US) - $25–$100 per hour

Start Date - Rolling — staffed as projects launch

What You’ll Do

Review and evaluate AI-generated machine learning code (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) for correctness, efficiency, scalability, and clarity

Write high-quality machine learning solutions to modeling, data processing, and deployment problems across varying difficulty levels

Create clear, developer-friendly explanations for model architecture decisions, code logic, and problem-solving strategies

Identify and flag edge cases or ambiguities in problem statements, datasets, or AI-generated responses

You’re a great fit if

Fluent in English, with strong written communication skills and the ability to clearly explain machine learning concepts and code

Expertise in machine learning: Deep familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), model development, data preprocessing, and deployment best practices

3–5 years of experience with machine learning projects, pipelines, or tools (e.g., model training, evaluation, MLOps, cloud deployment) is a plus

Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing one) in Computer Science or a related field. Master’s or PhD preferred, but not required.

Bonus: Experience with data labeling, RLHF, or other AI training projects

About The Role

Flexible workload — work from anywhere, on your own schedule

High impact — your craft directly improves models used by top AI labs & Fortune500 teams

Clear ownership — know exactly what success looks like and have autonomy to deliver

Growth potential — consistent high performers spearhead new programs and mentor incoming SMEs

Interview process

Complete a screening with Zara, our AI interviewer in English, to learn more about your background and experience.

Domain-specific Zara interview to assess your ML expertise, including ML algorithms, models, and training strategies.

About Labelbox Labelbox builds the data engine that accelerates breakthrough AI. Our platform, expert services, and marketplace let teams iterate on data as nimbly as they iterate on code, enabling safer, smarter models in production. We’re backed by SoftBank, AndreessenHorowitz, BCapital, GradientVentures, DatabricksVentures, and KleinerPerkins, and trusted by leading research labs and enterprises worldwide.

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