Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist

# Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist (Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, 5+ Years Experience) We are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate has strong experience building and deploying machine learning models, working with large datasets, and delivering data-driven solutions in a production environment. ## Responsibilities * Design, build, validate, and optimize machine learning models. * Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering. * Develop predictive models and statistical solutions. * Build scalable ML pipelines and deploy models into production. * Develop APIs and support MLOps workflows. * Monitor and improve model performance and scalability. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI/ML solutions. * Communicate technical findings and business insights to stakeholders. ## Required Qualifications * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of professional experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, or a similar role. * Strong proficiency in Python * Experience with Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and/or PyTorch. * Strong knowledge of SQL and data analysis. * Experience with Docker Kubernete, and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. * Solid understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms, and model evaluation techniques. * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently in a remote environment. ## Preferred Qualifications * Experience with R and Java * Experience working in Agile development environments. * Hands-on experience with Generative AI or LLMprojects. * Experience deploying and monitoring production ML systems. Project Details Job Type: Contract Location Remote (United States) Rate:$40–$80/hour Eligibility: Must be based in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S. (Green Card holders only). If you have a proven track record of building production-ready machine learning solutions and enjoy solving complex business problems, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your Upwork proposal with your relevant experience, portfolio, Resume , and links to any GitHub repositories or ML projects you've worked on.