Senior Machine Learning Engineer

About the Role

X-Team empowers the world’s leading brands to scale their engineering capabilities by providing high-performing, on-demand tech talent vetted for both technical excellence and cultural fit. As pioneers in remote work, we ensure seamless integration and industry-leading retention through a human-driven approach that prioritizes continuous progress. Our global community of elite developers is energized by our Keep Moving Forward ethos, ready to tackle complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.

Most Important

Strong hands-on experience developing and deploying Machine Learning models using PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn
Proven experience moving models from research to production environments
Solid understanding of model performance optimization, evaluation metrics, and monitoring
Experience working with data pipelines and large datasets in production settings
Strong proficiency in Python for ML workflows

Nice to Have

Experience with MLOps practices and tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, model versioning, CI/CD for ML)
Familiarity with cloud-based ML platforms such as AWS SageMaker or Google Vertex AI
Experience with distributed training or large-scale ML systems

Personal Traits

Proactive Communicator: You value clear, asynchronous communication and keep stakeholders aligned across time zones.
Ownership Mindset: You take pride in your work, owning features from conception to deployment and maintenance.
Continuous Learner: You have an insatiable curiosity for new tools and emerging architectural patterns.

Our Hiring Process

May change based on various factors (role, profile completeness, etc).

Initial Interview

Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if they'd like to proceed with an initial interview. Duration: ~ 1 week

Skills Assessment

After a successful initial interview, the next step will be an assessment of your technical skills in order to build an 'X-Profile' that we can share with the relevant partner. Duration: ~ 1 week

Interview with Our Partner

We'll schedule an interview for you to meet our partner, during which you'll get to know more details about the specific role you have been matched with. Duration: ~ 1 week

FAQ

Do you provide paid vacation?

X-Team doesn’t offer paid vacation time, but can arrange for vacation time. We encourage you to incorporate vacation time, health insurance, etc... into your hourly rate.

Will I be working full-time or part-time hours?

At X-Team, we only hire people who can fully dedicate themselves to a project. That means a standard 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Do I need to take care of my own taxes?

Yes. Because we hire you as a full-time contractor, you’ll need to take care of your own taxes. If this is your first time doing so, we recommend you get the advice of a qualified tax advisor to understand the requirements of your country. No matching job? Submit your resume and we'll reach out when the right opportunity comes up!