Freelance ML/Python Developer
Location
United States
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$100 - $140 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Freelance ML/Python Developer
Smart Design
Role Description We are seeking a Freelance Sr-level Backend Developer (Machine Learning/Python). The role will tentatively start as soon as possible (June) and will continue through the end of the year. The role will be remote (but if it transitions to full-time, the role will be based in NYC). - 5+ years of professional experience developing software in Python, with a strong focus on machine learning and applied AI. - Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art computer vision architectures and object detection frameworks, including models such as YOLO, DETR, ResNet, and similar approaches. - Deep expertise with PyTorch, including custom model development, transfer learning, training optimization, and deployment of production-grade machine learning systems. - Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and deploying real-time machine learning inference pipelines on custom Nvidia GPU hardware, with a strong understanding of performance tuning, memory management, latency reduction, and edge AI deployment constraints. - Proven experience developing, training, and optimizing custom classification models across a variety of machine learning techniques and model architectures. - Experience leveraging modern data annotation and labeling workflows, including open-source platforms and segmentation tools such as Meta's Segment Anything Model (SAM). - Working knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure and services used to support machine learning workflows and deployments. - Experience operating within Agile development environments and collaborating across cross-functional teams. Qualifications - Experience developing APIs and backend services using frameworks such as Flask, Django, or similar web technologies. - Familiarity with Ruby and Ruby-based applications. - Experience working within Ubuntu Linux environments and deploying solutions to embedded or edge computing platforms. - Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and related deployment workflows. Requirements - Hourly rate dependent on years of experience, $100 up to $140/hour. - Direct candidates only.
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