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Job responsibilities

  • Design and deploy effective AI solution architecture
  • Conduct model training and evaluation for better performance
  • Provide leadership across the team to build futuristic AI-enabled application
  • Address client requirements with different AI technologies and methods
  • Provide advanced consulting and extensive technical recommendations
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Design and build prototypes to prove concepts based on current technologies

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 5+ years of experience in software products built on AI/ML technologies (rare exceptions for highly skilled developers)
  • Excellent grasp on Java, Python, deep learning, C++ programming, Tensorflow, Caffe, PyTorch, etc.
  • Prior experience in designing and implementing a solid workable Microservices architecture
  • Ability to gain insights from data by applying mathematics principles
  • Confident in delivering products using computer vision and deep learning systems like Benchmark
  • Ability to validate and test the solution for real-world environments
  • Fluency in English language for effective communication
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Experience with cloud services like Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Hands-on experience in Frequentist and Bayesian statistics
  • Working experience with Git and DevOps tools
  • Ability to cope with complexity and sudden changes in priorities and conditions
  • Experience working within Agile/SCRUM environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

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How to become a Lead AI developer ?

Artificial Intelligence is one of the most fascinating technological breakthroughs we've ever seen. It has been ingrained in the use cases we face on a daily basis. When we don't know where we're going, AI advises us where to go, enables smart, safe parallel parking, and recommends new online goods that fit our needs. You may even use artificial intelligence to organize meetings or pick a new favorite TV show to watch.

AI is constantly evolving, and we will see more AI-powered voice assistants directing our daily job in the future decades.

As a result, the need for remote Lead AI developer employment is fast expanding. There has never been a better or more exciting moment to work as an AI engineer. But first, learn more about what AI engineers do and how it feels to work in this field.

What is the scope of AI development?

Artificial intelligence is already having an impact on our future, and the demand for qualified engineers is on the rise.

For good reason, Lead AI developers are in high demand. Artificial intelligence appears to hold the key to bettering specialized human jobs such as speech recognition, picture processing, business process management, and even illness detection.

Since AI is used in a variety of industries throughout the world, including healthcare and education, the area of AI employment options has grown at an exponential rate.

In the previous four years, AI occupations have risen by about 75%, and this trend is anticipated to continue. A career as a Lead AI developer is a great option for a well-paying job that will be in high demand for decades.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a Lead AI developer?

Lead AI developers create AI models from the ground up to assist organizations in making critical choices. They create systems that can be trained to anticipate future events, solve problems, and provide solutions.

As a Lead AI developer, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, including creating and testing algorithms, utilizing tools like R, and delivering your final products to clients.

Lead AI developers have a lot of responsibilities. For example, they

  • Convert machine learning models into application programming interfaces (APIs) so that they may be used by other programs.
  • Create AI models from the bottom up and aid diverse parts of the company in comprehending the model's consequences.
  • Organize the data science team's setup.
  • Create a data intake and transformation infrastructure.
  • Conduct statistical analysis and fine-tune the results so that the business can make better judgments.
  • Create and manage AI product and development infrastructure.
  • Good team player.

How to become a Lead AI developer?

There are a few measures to take in order to pursue a career in AI development. To work as a professional Lead AI developer, no formal degree is required. It may be difficult, but not impossible, to become a successful Lead AI developer without prior experience or a degree. All you need is a robust portfolio and an understanding of the appropriate technical components.

Nonetheless, when screening individuals, most businesses search for a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. For starters, having a proper academic certification might help you better comprehend the technical principles and specialties of programming languages. You can also gain excellent growth chances and a prosperous job with the right degree.

Before applying for remote Lead AI developer jobs, most experts have learned AI ideas by attending webinars, BootCamps, and other online courses. You can build a solid portfolio to display your expertise to potential employers if you have a strong command of the necessary skills and understanding of key programming languages.

Let's look at the abilities and methodologies you'll need to become a good front-end developer now:

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Skills required to become a Lead AI developer

Begin by learning all of the basic abilities you'll need to land high-paying remote Lead AI developer jobs.

1. Python

Working with AI means dealing with large amounts of data that must be handled quickly. Python is close to ordinary English, which makes it easy to learn. Python is easy to code in because of its straightforward syntax. They can guarantee that pieces in complicated systems have explicit links. The enormous amount of libraries available in Python is one of the key reasons it is utilized for AI. Basic things are provided by Python libraries so that developers do not have to create them from scratch every time. AI necessitates continuous data processing, and Python's modules enable you to access, handle, and alter data.

2. Java

Java is a computer programming language that may be used on any platform. Because the platform-specific information is built into one package, its Virtual Machine Technology allows you to build applications and then quickly install them everywhere. Machine learning, genetic algorithms, search algorithms, and neural networks are all examples of artificial intelligence programming that employ Java.

3. C++

Artificial Intelligence is well-suited to C++. It includes a large variety of programming tools and library functions, making it a good alternative for handling complicated AI challenges. C++ is a multi-paradigm programming language that follows object-oriented ideas and is therefore effective for data organization.

4. LISP

Another programming language utilized in artificial intelligence development is LISP. It is a computer language family and, after Fortran, the second oldest programming language. LISP has grown into a sophisticated and dynamic coding language throughout time. Because of its versatility in prototyping and testing fast, LISP is employed in AI. LISP is a programming language that adapts to the demands of the developer and effectively handles specific issues.

5. Technologies such as Spark and Big Data

Every day, Lead AI developers deal with massive amounts of data, comparable to what you'd find in a digital library. They'll need access to big data technologies like MongoDB and Cassandra to make sense of all this data. More algorithms are required to process data in real-time as AI software gets more advanced. They must also use Spark or other Hadoop open source technologies to store and analyze data on the cloud.

6. Frameworks and Algorithms

When attempting to construct machine learning models with simplicity, every potential Lead AI developer must first grasp how machine learning techniques such as linear regression, KNN, Naive Bayes, Support Vector Machine, and others function. Furthermore, when it comes to artificial intelligence models that deal with unstructured data such as photographs and videos, one should be familiar with deep learning techniques and how to use a framework to build them.

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How to get remote Lead AI developer jobs?

Athletes and developers have a lot in common. They must practice efficiently and regularly in order to excel in their craft. They must also work hard enough so that their abilities improve with time. In this regard, there are two important things that developers must focus on in order for advancement to occur: the assistance of someone who is more experienced and successful in practice techniques when you're practicing, and the use of practice techniques that are more effective. As a developer, you must know how much to practice, so make sure you have someone to assist you and keep an eye out for indications of burnout!

Turing has the top remote Lead AI developer jobs that match your Lead AI developer career goals. Working on difficult technical and business challenges with cutting-edge technology will help you grow quickly. Get full-time, long-term remote Lead AI developer jobs with greater remuneration and career progression by joining a network of the world's greatest developers.

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Once you join Turing, you’ll never have to apply for another job.

Turing's commitments are long-term and full-time. As one project draws to a close, our team gets to work identifying the next one for you in a matter of weeks.

Work from the comfort of your home

Turing allows you to work according to your convenience. We have flexible working hours and you can work for top US firms from the comfort of your home.

Great compensation

Working with top US corporations, Turing developers make more than the standard market pay in most nations.

How much does Turing pay their Lead AI developers?

Every Lead AI developer at Turing has the ability to define their own pay. Turing, on the other hand, will propose a wage at which we are confident we can offer you a rewarding and long-term position. Our suggestions are based on our analysis of market circumstances and the demand we perceive from our clients.

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Turing is an AGI infrastructure company specializing in post-training large language models (LLMs) to enhance advanced reasoning, problem-solving, and cognitive tasks. Founded in 2018, Turing leverages the expertise of its globally distributed technical, business, and research experts to help Fortune 500 companies deploy customized AI solutions that transform operations and accelerate growth. As a leader in the AGI ecosystem, Turing partners with top AI labs and enterprises to deliver cutting-edge innovations in generative AI, making it a critical player in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

After uploading your resume, you will have to go through the three tests -- seniority assessment, tech stack test, and live coding challenge. Once you clear these tests, you are eligible to apply to a wide range of jobs available based on your skills.

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We, at Turing, hire remote developers for over 100 skills like React/Node, Python, Angular, Swift, React Native, Android, Java, Rails, Golang, PHP, Vue, among several others. We also hire engineers based on tech roles and seniority.

Communication is crucial for success while working with American clients. We prefer candidates with a B1 level of English i.e. those who have the necessary fluency to communicate without effort with our clients and native speakers.

Currently, we have openings only for the developers because of the volume of job demands from our clients. But in the future, we might expand to other roles too. Do check out our careers page periodically to see if we could offer a position that suits your skills and experience.

Our unique differentiation lies in the combination of our core business model and values. To advance AGI, Turing offers temporary contract opportunities. Most AI Consultant contracts last up to 3 months, with the possibility of monthly extensions—subject to your interest, availability, and client demand—up to a maximum of 10 continuous months. For our Turing Intelligence business, we provide full-time, long-term project engagements.

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About Turing:

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.


Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Computer-Using Agent (CUA) to perform structured automation tasks within Ubuntu-based virtual desktop environments. In this role, you will interact with real desktop applications using Python-based GUI automation tools, execute workflows with high accuracy, and document every step taken.

This is a hands-on execution role ideal for candidates who are comfortable working with Linux systems, virtualization tools, and repeatable task workflows in a controlled environment.


What Does the Day-to-Day Look Like?

  • Set up and operate Ubuntu virtual machines using VMware or VirtualBox
  • Automate mouse and keyboard interactions using Python-based GUI automation (e.g., PyAutoGUI)
  • Execute predefined workflows across various Ubuntu desktop applications
  • Ensure tasks are completed accurately and can be reproduced consistently
  • Capture and document all actions, steps, and outcomes in a structured format
  • Collaborate with the delivery team to refine automation scenarios and workflows

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Ubuntu/Linux desktop environments
  • Working knowledge of PyAutoGUI or similar GUI automation frameworks
  • Basic Python scripting and debugging skills
  • Familiarity with VMware or VirtualBox
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow step-by-step instructions
  • Clear documentation and reporting skills

Application Domains

You will be expected to perform automation tasks across the following Ubuntu-based environments:

  • os – Core Ubuntu desktop environment
  • chrome – Ubuntu with Google Chrome
  • gimp – Ubuntu with GIMP
  • libreoffice_calc – LibreOffice Calc
  • libreoffice_writer – LibreOffice Writer
  • libreoffice_impress – LibreOffice Impress
  • thunderbird – Thunderbird email client
  • vlc – VLC media player
  • vs_code – Visual Studio Code

Perks of Freelancing With Turing

  • Fully remote work.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.

Offer Details:

  • Commitments Required: 40 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. 
  • Engagement  type  : Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave)
  • Duration of contract : 2 month
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Knowledge Graph Expert (Knowledge Graph / SQL / LLM)
About the Client

Our mission is to bring community and belonging to everyone in the world. We are a community of communities where people can dive into anything through experiences built around their interests, hobbies, and passions. With more than 50 million people visiting 100,000+ communities daily, it is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet.

About the Team

The Ads Content Understanding team’s mission is to build the foundational engine for interpretable and frictionless understanding of all organic and paid content on our platform. Leverage state-of-the-art applied ML and a robust Knowledge Graph (KG) to extract high-quality, monetization-focused signals from raw content — powering better ads, marketplace performance, and actionable business insights at scale.

We are seeking a Knowledge Graph Expert to help us grow and curate our KG of entities and relationships, bringing it to the next level.


About the Role


We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Knowledge Graph Curator. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of AI automation and human judgment. You will not only manage incoming requests from partner teams but also proactively shape the growth of our Knowledge Graph (KG) to ensure high fidelity, relevance, and connectivity. You will serve as the expert human-in-the-loop, validating LLM-generated entities and ensuring our graph represents the "ground truth" for the business.

 

Key Responsibilities


  • Onboarding of new entities to the Knowledge Graph maintained by the Ads team
  •  Data entry, data labeling for automation of content understanding capabilities
  • LLM Prompt tuning for content understanding automation

What You'll Do


1. Pipeline Management & Prioritization

  • Manage Inbound Requests: Act as the primary point of contact for partner teams (Product, Engineering, Analytics) requesting new entities or schema changes.
  • Strategic Prioritization: Triage the backlog of requests by assessing business impact, urgency, and technical feasibility.

2. AI-Assisted Curation & Human-in-the-Loop

  • Oversee Automation: Interact with internal tooling to review entities generated by Large Language Models (LLMs). You will approve high-confidence data, edit near-misses, and reject hallucinations.
  • Quality Validation: Perform rigorous QA on batches of generated entities to ensure they adhere to the strict ontological standards and factual accuracy required by the KG.
  • Model Feedback Loops: Participate in ad-hoc labeling exercises (creation of Golden Sets) to measure current model quality and provide training data to fine-tune classifiers and extraction algorithms.

3. Data Integrity & Stakeholder Management

  • Manual Curation & Debugging: Investigate bug reports from downstream users or automated anomaly detection systems. You will manually fix data errors, merge duplicate entities, and resolve conflicting relationships.
  • Feedback & Reporting: Close the loop with partner teams. You will report on the status of their requests, explain why certain modeling decisions were made, and educate stakeholders on how to best query the new data.


Qualifications for this role:

  • Knowledge Graph Fundamentals: Understanding of graph concepts (Nodes, Edges, Properties)
  • Taxonomy & Ontology: Experience categorizing data, managing hierarchies, and understanding semantic relationships between entities.
  • Data Literacy: Proficiency in navigating complex datasets. Experience with SQL, SPARQL, or Cypher is a strong plus.
  • AI/LLM Familiarity: Understanding of how Generative AI works, common failure modes (hallucinations), and the importance of ground-truth data in training.

Operational & Soft Skills

  • Analytical Prioritization: Ability to look at a list of 50 tasks and determine the 5 that will drive the most business value.
  • Attention to Detail: An "eagle eye" for spotting inconsistencies, typos, and logical fallacies in data.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Ability to translate complex data modeling concepts into clear language for non-technical product managers and business stakeholders.
  • Tool Proficiency: Comfort learning proprietary internal tools, ticketing systems (e.g., Jira), and spreadsheet manipulation (Excel/Google Sheets).


Offer Details


  • Full-time contractor or full-time employment, depending on the country
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • 8 hours of overlap with Netherlands
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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