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We, at Turing, are looking for ML/NLP engineers who will make use of NLP techniques, ML algorithms, statistical analysis, and text representation techniques to help extract valuable information from large datasets. Here's your chance to accelerate your career while working with top U.S. companies.

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Job responsibilities

  • Define appropriate datasets for training the model and evaluating test results
  • Design, develop, and maintain natural language processing (NLP) systems
  • Develop and integrate ML/NLP models into existing applications
  • Evaluate existing models to identify areas for improvement
  • Develop and maintain code for data analysis
  • Create software libraries and tools to facilitate model development

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience as an ML/NLP engineer (rare exceptions for skilled devs)
  • Experience in sentiment analysis, text classification, and classification algos
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, etc.
  • Experience with machine learning (ML) tools and libraries such as NLTK, spaCy, Gensim, etc.
  • Familiarity with deep learning libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, etc.
  • Knowledge of natural language understanding (NLU) techniques and applications
  • Fluency in English to collaborate with engineering managers
  • Work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4-hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Knowledge of source control systems (Git, merging, branching)
  • Experience in Unix/Linux, including basic commands and scripting
  • Familiarity with big data frameworks such as Spark, Hadoop, etc
  • Experience with clustering, syntactic parsing, semantic parsing
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

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How to become an ML/NLP engineer ?

The advancement of ML and NLP makes these technologies a promising professional path. According to research by Indeed, ML/NLP engineer jobs rank the top in terms of compensation, job growth, and overall demand. Professionals with machine learning skills are in high demand and in short supply, which helps to explain why the profession is so valuable.

ML/NLP necessitates working knowledge of programming, statistics, and data analysis. It can even include leadership roles in automation or analytics environments that employ data science, big data analysis, AI integration, and other techniques.

What is the scope in ML/NLP engineering

According to GlobeNewswire, the global ML market size is expected to reach at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.1% from 2021 to 2030. In the year 2021, it was valued at USD 14.91 billion. This defines the scope of ML-related jobs. What about natural language processing?

Advancements in processing power have hastened the evolution of NLP. Industry experts believe its implementation will remain one of the top big data issues in the coming years. These reports clearly show the scope of ML/NLP engineer jobs in the future.

Are you tempted to apply for remote ML/NLP engineer jobs? Let us now delve into the details to learn more about the various aspects.

What are the roles and responsibilities of an ML/NLP engineer?

An ML/NLP engineer will break down language into smaller, more basic structures, seeks to understand the relationships between them, and examines how the structural elements interact to form meaning.

As an ML/NLP engineer, you will be responsible for leveraging data to train models. You will then have to use the models to automate tasks, such as picture categorization, speech recognition, text classification, and market forecasting. That's not all, though. You will also need to develop devices and systems that can comprehend human speech.

How to become an ML/NLP engineer

The first and most important step is to learn how to code in Python and R. You can then enroll in a machine learning course. Udemy, Coursera, etc., provide a variety of such courses. Once you've mastered the fundamentals, undertake a machine learning project. There is no substitute for real-world experience! Begin learning how to collect the appropriate data at the same time.

Join online machine learning groups or even enter a contest or hackathon. You can use this as an opportunity to put your abilities to the test and meet new people who can help you advance your career. Once you complete your degree, you can apply for machine learning internships and jobs.

You will be assessed on math, statistics, and probability knowledge during the selection process. You will also be evaluated in crucial areas such as NLP fundamental approaches. Make sure you do your homework and apply to jobs with an attractive ML/NLP developer resume.

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Skills required to become an ML/NLP engineer

Learning the necessary skills is the first step toward gaining remote ML/NLP engineer jobs. Let's have a look at them right now.

1. ML algorithms

Knowledge of standard ML algorithms is vital. Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement algorithms are the three most prevalent forms. Naive Bayes classifier, k-means clustering, support vector machine, apriori algorithm, linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, and random forests are some common ones.

2. Data modeling and evaluation

As an ML/NLP engineer, you should be able to model and evaluate data. Understanding the data's fundamental structure and looking for patterns is what data modeling entails. Additionally, you should be able to use the appropriate approach to evaluate data for example, regression, classification, clustering, dimension reduction, etc. Knowing the various techniques in order to properly contribute to data modeling and assessment is the key.

3. Neural networks

While it isn't necessary to be an expert in neural networks to be hired for ML/NLP engineer jobs, it is important to understand the principles. This can include feedforward neural networks, recurrent neural networks, convolutional neural networks, modular neural networks, radial basis function neural networks, etc.

4. NLP tools and techniques

You must have a good understanding of NLP techniques such as lemmatization, part-of-speech tagging, and sentiment analysis. These techniques are used to analyze and interpret the meaning of language and to identify patterns in text data.

NLP is built on the foundation of many diverse libraries. These libraries contain several functions that help computers understand natural language by breaking the text down into the basics, extracting key phrases, and deleting unnecessary words, among other things. Natural Language Toolkit is among the most widely used platforms for developing NLP applications.

5. Probability and statistics

Some models, such as n-gram language modeling, rely on "guessing" given conditions. You need to know probability and statistics as both will be used when handling and analyzing corpora.

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How to get remote ML/NLP engineer jobs

Machine learning is becoming more common and is now being employed in practically every sector, including healthcare, cybersecurity, and the automotive industry. Choosing to build a career in ML/NLP engineering is a fantastic path to take.

Turing has top ML/NLP engineer jobs that match your job goals. Enjoy the opportunity to work on complex technical and business problems to advance your career. Get full-time, long-term remote ML/NLP engineer jobs with excellent income and career growth prospects by joining a network of the world's best developers.

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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.

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How much does Turing pay their ML/NLP engineers?

Every ML/NLP engineer at Turing gets a chance to fix their pricing. Turing will suggest compensation at which we are confident we can find a secure and long-term opportunity to level up your ML/NLP engineer career. Our recommendations are based on an analysis of current market conditions and client demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Having the knowledge of data structures, semantic extraction, modeling, text representation like n-grams, sentiment analysis, bag of words, etc., is needed. You should be familiar with R, Java, Python and Machine Learning frameworks like PyTorch, Keras, along with the ability to write codes and design software architectures. If you are an expert in the skills mentioned above and want to work from the comfort of your home, sign up at Turing.

Having a thorough understanding of data structures, data modeling, and software architecture with the skill to write codes in Python, Java, and R is a must. It's vital to know Machine Learning frameworks like Keras or PyTorch and libraries like Scikit-learn.

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.

An NLP engineer's job is to design NLP applications and products, recognizing and using the right algorithms for particular NLP projects. They are responsible for executing statistical analysis of models, transforming Data Science prototypes, and various other tasks.

Yes, machine learning is a fulfilling career. The demand ML holds in the market amongst companies is commendable. Machine Learning enables engineers to determine various real-world problems encountered by predictive analysis. It is now more easier than ever to predict the victory or defeat of a product or a choice. If you are looking for a job as a Machine Learning engineer, explore exciting remote opportunities at Turing.com

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.

An ML engineer's work deals with designing Machine Learning systems, studying and transforming Data Science prototypes, examining and executing the right ML algorithms and tools. Their responsibility is to select the correct datasets and data representation process, extend current ML libraries and framework and deal with other various tasks.

Machine Learning is an in-demand career these days. Machine Learning engineers ensure that the models adopted by Data Scientists can examine vast amounts of data in real-time for acquiring accurate results. It's poised to keep rising in the upcoming days as every organization looks to keep growing digitally. If you want to work remotely for the top U.S. companies with a well-paid salary, sign up on Turing.com.

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LLM Trainer - Computer Usage Data Collection

About Turing:

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.


Role Overview

We are developing a computer usage dataset to train intelligent systems that understand how users interact with software applications. As an LLM Trainer (Computer Usage Data Collection), you will record your screen while performing detailed, multi-step computer-based tasks — such as configuring applications, exploring tools, or completing productivity workflows.
Your recordings will be annotated and used to help train models that interpret and predict user workflows, enhancing the realism and usability of AI assistants.


What Does Day-to-Day Look Like

  • Record your screen activity while completing assigned computer-based tasks.
  • Carefully follow step-by-step documentation to complete each task accurately.
  • Ensure all recordings are high-quality, complete, and free from interruptions.
  • Label or verify events (clicks, keypresses, actions) as instructed.
  • Maintain accuracy and consistency in file naming and documentation.
  • Adhere to strict privacy and data-handling protocols.

Types of Tasks

You will perform tasks across diverse software domains, such as:

  • Education & Productivity: Using learning or organizational tools.
  • Software & Development Environments: Setting up or configuring tools (no coding required).
  • Data & Analytics: Working with dashboards or monitoring interfaces.
  • Creativity Tools: Using design or visualization applications.
  • General Workflows: Everyday tasks like browsing, file management, or configuration settings.
Note: The specific tools and environments will vary widely — adaptability and willingness to learn new interfaces are key.

Requirements
  • Computer with Mac or Linux operating system and 8GB RAM or higher.
  • 2+ years of experience with any programming language preferably Python
  • Strong ability to follow detailed written documentation and execute steps precisely.
  • Comfort with navigating various software applications and interfaces.
  • Basic technical literacy — ability to install or configure software using provided guides.
  • Basic coding knowledge and familiarity with environments such as Visual Studio or PyCharm preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail and consistency in recording and labeling.
  • Reliable computer and stable internet connection.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and secure data handling.

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:

  • Engagement  type  : Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave)
  • Duration of contract : 1 month; [expected start date is next week]

Evaluation Process :

  • 1 round of take home assessment
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10K+ employees
Python
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Backend Engineer (Golang / Python / Kafka)
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.

Role
Campaign Management team's goal is to uplevel and expand the core functionality related to creating and editing ad entities seen across the platform. It is important that our advertisers are able to efficiently and  effectively create, adjust, report, and measure their ads in the most  intuitive way possible. Our team not only builds new products on the Ads platform but we also  support other teams building their products on top of our platform. We  expect our engineers to take ownership and have pride in the work and  support we provide.


Key Responsibilities
  • Design and maintain scalable backend services that power the entire advertising stack
  • Own critical systems including Python, Go, and Kafka infrastructure
  • Own the developer tooling and testing framework that enables team velocity
  • Architect APIs and data models that other teams across Reddit depend on
  • Ensure 99.9%+ uptime for services handling high-volume campaign operations
  • Build monitoring, alerting, and operational tooling for mission-critical advertising infrastructure


Qualifications for this role:

  • 5+ years building scalable backend systems in production environments
  • Strong experience with Python and/or Go
  • You love diving deep into problems, understanding them from all  angles, talking to stakeholders, and designing elegant solutions.
  • You get excited by the prospect of deep-diving into performance  issues, finding the root cause, and implementing solutions that have  impact across the application.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API design
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and infrastructure as code

Platform Mindset:

  • Track record of building systems that other engineering teams depend on
  • Experience with service-oriented architecture and microservices patterns
  • Understanding of operational concerns: monitoring, logging, alerting, and debugging
  • Passion for code quality, testing frameworks, and developer tooling
  • Background in ad tech or developer experience (preferred)


Offer Details


  • Full-time contractor or full-time employment, depending on the country
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • Required 4-6 hours overlap with PST (Pacific Standard Time)
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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