[Remote] Remote | Applied Machine Learning Evaluation Consultant — Up to $100/hour

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 24-MAG LLC is offering a specialized part-time consulting opportunity for experienced Machine Learning Engineers and Applied ML Researchers. The role involves developing end-to-end machine learning solutions, conducting dataset analysis, and providing technical evaluation and documentation for complex machine learning challenges.ResponsibilitiesDevelop complete machine learning solutions for challenging prediction and modeling problemsAnalyze datasets and define appropriate modeling approaches, validation strategies, and evaluation metricsPerform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, data preprocessing, model training, tuning, and evaluationWork across tabular, text, image, time-series, recommendation, ranking, or other applied ML problem typesDevelop strong reference solutions using industry-standard machine learning techniques and best practicesDocument methodologies, assumptions, modeling choices, validation approaches, and evaluation results clearlyEnsure solutions are accurate, reproducible, and technically well-structuredIdentify opportunities to improve model performance through systematic experimentation and iterationReview and validate the technical quality of machine learning projects and deliverablesEvaluate modeling choices, data preparation decisions, performance metrics, and experimental designIdentify weak assumptions, data leakage risks, flawed validation, underdeveloped features, or unsupported modeling conclusionsProvide clear written technical feedback that improves correctness, rigor, and reproducibilitySkillsMaster's degree, PhD, or equivalent advanced experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field2+ years of hands-on experience developing, training, evaluating, and optimizing machine learning models in a professional or research settingStrong proficiency in Python and modern machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, PyTorch, or TensorFlowDemonstrated experience building end-to-end machine learning solutions, including data preparation, model development, validation, and evaluationStrong understanding of model evaluation metrics, validation methodologies, and experimental designAbility to work independently on open-ended machine learning problems and deliver high-quality technical outputsPhD from a leading research universityExperience at leading technology companies, AI-focused teams, research institutions, or high-growth startupsParticipation in competitive machine learning or data science competitionsExperience optimizing models against performance-based evaluation metricsFamiliarity with advanced techniques such as ensembling, hyperparameter optimization, transfer learning, foundation model fine-tuning, or reinforcement learningPublications, patents, or significant open-source contributions in machine learning or AIExperience reviewing, mentoring, or evaluating the work of other machine learning practitionersBenefitsFully remote with flexible schedulingWeekly payments via Stripe or WiseCompany OverviewAt 24-MAG, we support emerging AI and consulting platforms by sourcing and connecting qualified professionals with remote, contract-based opportunities. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://24-mag.com/.