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Independent Contractor Opportunity – Associate Data Scientist (India) Remote / Contract BasisJob ID : DD-11001Open Positions: 3We are a U.S.-based company looking to engage an India-based independent contractor to contribute to our AI/ML research and development initiatives. This is a consultancy role, not a formal employment position, and will be governed by a consulting agreement detailing confidentiality, deliverables, intellectual property rights, and payment terms.Key ResponsibilitiesAs an independent contractor, your duties will include:Building, training, and deploying machine learning models—primarily in PyTorch—on on-prem servers. Running and adapting models from external sources (e.g., Kaggle, research papers) and assisting in developing original models tailored to our needs. Supporting large language model (LLM) projects, including experimentation, fine-tuning, and evaluation. Collaborating with senior engineers and data scientists to implement scalable systems. Performing data preprocessing, feature engineering, and experimentation pipeline setup. Occasionally reviewing or working with code in other languages (e.g., C, Verilog), with a primary focus on Python. Keeping current with ML research, frameworks, and tools.Required QualificationsB.Tech/BE in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field. 0–2 years of experience in machine learning, or internship/project-based experience. Strong programming skills in Python and PyTorch. Familiarity with ML model training, validation, and tuning. Comfort with managing datasets and experimental code. Understanding of basic ML models (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers). Experience working on Linux-based servers and resource-constrained environments.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with LLM tools (e.g., Hugging Face, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) and knowledge of prompt engineering. Experience with community-based model development (e.g., Kaggle). Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), though primary deployment is on-prem. Knowledge of MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Weights & Biases). Basic understanding of C or willingness to engage with low-level systems.Soft SkillsAnalytical thinking and attention to detail. Eagerness to learn and receive mentorship. Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.CompensationMonthly consulting fee:$800 – $1,200 USD , based on experience and demonstrated capability. Contractors are responsible for any applicable taxes or regulatory filings in their jurisdiction.Legal and Administrative NotesThis is a contract/consulting role. You will not be an employee of the company. You will be expected to sign aconsulting agreementcovering deliverables, timelines, IP rights, confidentiality, and payment terms. You will be paid monthly. Payment will be made via international wire transfer or another mutually agreed-upon method.Performance Tracking and CommunicationTo ensure accountability and maintain clear visibility into the contractor’s contributions, we will implement the following practices:Daily Standups: Short updates to align on progress and blockers. GitHub Activity Monitoring: Regular reviews of code commits and repository contributions. Slack Monitoring: Oversight of communication and responsiveness within designated work channels. Sprint-Based Reviews: Periodic evaluations aligned with project sprints to assess deliverables and progress.