About the job
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your English proficiency level.
Mindrift connects professionals with project-based AI work for technology companies. The focus is on assessing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. All positions are project-based and do not offer permanent employment.
Role overview
This freelance, remote position is available to candidates based in Manitoba, Canada. Material scientists with strong Python expertise will design and validate engineering challenges for AI projects. The work centers on creating realistic problems and ensuring solutions are accurate and practical.
Main responsibilities
- Develop materials engineering problems that reflect real-world processes
- Create tasks requiring Python programming for calculations and simulations
- Ensure problems involve computational complexity, such as numerical methods or iterative solutions
- Design challenges focused on system design, optimization, and analysis
- Base problems on authentic research or practical engineering scenarios
- Validate all solutions using Python and standard engineering libraries
- Document problem statements clearly and provide verified solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Material Science or a related field
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar libraries is a plus
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in industry, research, or teaching
- Solid understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Strong written English skills at C1 level or higher
Project commitment
Expect to contribute roughly 10–20 hours per week during active project phases. Actual workload may vary depending on project needs. This estimate applies only during active phases and does not guarantee a set number of hours.
Compensation
Earn up to $35 per hour, depending on contribution and pace. Compensation may vary by project based on complexity, scope, and required expertise. Other projects on the platform may offer different rates depending on their needs.
Application process
- Apply
- Meet qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation

