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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!

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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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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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React Native Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior React Native Engineer with strong native iOS experience to help us build the next generation of Meltwater’s mobile products. This is a hands-on senior role for a self-driven engineer who thrives in collaborative environments, takes full ownership of their work, and is passionate about crafting high-quality mobile experiences that scale.

You’ll work across our React Native, native iOS (Swift), and native Android codebases (Java/Kotlin), collaborating closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to deliver intuitive, performant, and reliable apps used by thousands of customers globally. Our mobile stack is evolving—modernizing legacy iOS code (RestKit, UIKit) into React Native with shared business logic and modular architecture. You’ll play a key role in this transformation.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead the development of new features and enhancements in React Native, integrating with existing native iOS (Swift) components.
  • Collaborate with backend and web teams to design and implement APIs, data flows, and modern architecture patterns (MVVM, VIPER, or similar).
  • Maintain and improve our CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Fastlane) for build reliability and release automation.
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of mobile features—from requirements and technical design to testing and deployment.
  • Drive code quality, performance optimization, and technical excellence across the team.
  • Partner with Product and Design to refine scope, improve usability, and ensure smooth handoffs.
  • Help mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing code reviews and technical guidance.
  • Contribute to defining and evolving our mobile architecture strategy as we migrate to a unified React Native codebase.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of professional mobile development experience, with at least 2+ years in React Native and 3+ years in iOS (Swift).
  • Deep understanding of React Native workflows, native module bridging, and mobile build cycles.
  • Proven experience with modern iOS architecture patterns (VIPER, MVVM, or Clean Architecture).
  • Strong knowledge of Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with mobile CI/CD systems and automated build pipelines (Fastlane, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON parsing, and real-time/SSE data flows.
  • Experience integrating with third-party SDKs such as Auth0, Firebase, and social login providers.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills—able to work cross-functionally in an agile, globally distributed team.
  • A self-starter who takes ownership, identifies improvements, and delivers results without heavy supervision.

Offer Details

  • Full-time contractor
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • 6 hours of overlap with PST
  • 6 months contract with a possibility of extension
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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Senior Staff Engineer - Machine Learning

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 highly skilled Applied AI Research Scientists with deep expertise in Computer Engineering and hardware-centric systems  with an MS or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field to design and execute expert-level evaluation tasks that probe the limits of state-of-the-art AI systems.

In this role, you will create headroom-level, rigorously verifiable evaluation questions rooted in hardware, architecture, and low-level systems reasoning. Your work will focus on exposing model limitations in areas that require deep technical correctness, precise reasoning, and graduate-level understanding of computing systems—well beyond surface-level explanations.

You will work closely with a collaborative, cross-functional team and are expected to be highly detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to accuracy and quality.


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Design graduate- and research-level evaluation questions grounded in hardware and computer engineering domains.
  • Create tasks that require precise, step-by-step technical reasoning with objectively verifiable ground-truth answers.
  • Develop multimodal prompts, including accurate block diagrams, timing diagrams, microarchitecture diagrams, or circuit-level visuals when appropriate.
  • Evaluate state-of-the-art AI models on hardware- and systems-heavy reasoning tasks and perform structured side-by-side comparisons.
  • Identify and document model failure modes related to architectural correctness, performance reasoning, or low-level system behavior.
  • Provide authoritative solutions and explanations for each evaluation task.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of prompts, expected answers, and evaluation outcomes in shared tracking systems.
  • Collaborate with reviewers and researchers to refine evaluation qualiMS or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
  • Strong expertise in at least two of the below hardware- and systems-focused domains:
    • Computer architecture (pipelines, memory hierarchies, cache coherence, ISA-level reasoning)
    • Hardware systems and performance analysis
    • VLSI design, digital logic, or ASIC/FPGA fundamentals
    • Embedded systems and low-level firmware
    • Operating systems (especially memory management, scheduling, and hardware–software interfaces)
    • Compilers or systems programming with hardware awareness
  • Proven experience in technical research, evaluation, or rigorous problem formulation in academic, lab, or production-oriented environments.
  • Strong programming skills (especially Python) for analysis, verification, and evaluation workflows.
  • Excellent written communication skills and a strong attention to technical detail.


Perks of Freelancing With Turing:

  • Work in a fully remote environment
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies

Offer Details:

  • Commitment Required: 8 hours per day, with 4 hours of mandatory overlap with PST
  • Employment Type: Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave).
  • Contract Duration: 3 months (expected start date: next week).
  • Eligible Locations: US, Canada, LATAM, Europe, Africa.

Evaluation Process:

  • Round 1: Take home assessment
    Offline assessment to completed and submitted for reveiw.
  • Round 2: Delivery Interview (60 minutes)
    A combined technical and cultural discussion with the Delivery Team.
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