Top 7 freelancer jobs for AI professionals

Rana Mazumdar




 The AI field has gained a lot of attention in recent years. Businesses are implementing AI tools and solutions to reduce operations costs, improve efficiency, and increase revenues. In the coming years, AI will drive a lot of medical, engineering, space, military, and marketing activities. Could I also tell you about the organizations that are seeking the brightest professionals with AI skills? Amazon, Facebook, Uber, Intel, Samsung, IBM, Accenture, Adobe, Microsoft and others are just some examples. As many as 31% of organizations around the world are likely to use AI in the current year, so there are lots of others around you who are naturally tuned in to this.

Today, AI is an exciting career choice for many, but how to start is the first obstacle. A good way to handle this problem is to become an artificial intelligence freelancing engineer. Freelancing gives you the flexibility to experiment with relatively newer technologies like artificial intelligence without actually quitting your full-time job. It provides you with the opportunity to continue your education while at the same time looking for industrial projects. While you may think so, freelancing is not just limited to part-time work, as many professionals prefer full-time freelance work over conventional jobs. It offers several benefits, such as

  • Flexible working hours

  • Better work-life balance

  • Both full-time and part-time projects pay well

  • Flexibility to work as much you want

Artificial intelligence has created a variety of job opportunities, as well as profits for businesses. Recent studies suggest that individuals with both technical and non-technical backgrounds are motivated to pursue careers in AI, which will also, meet the growing demand for skilled workers.

Here is a list of the top freelancing jobs for individuals seeking careers in artificial intelligence.

  • Data Scientist: An AI specialist with at least four years of experience in the field is required to build a recommendation engine. The candidate should be proficient in different programming languages like R, Python, and Spark, as well as in natural language processing. You will need excellent communication and collaborative skills to get hired. The duration of this job is 3 to 6 months with no more than 30 hours of work per week.

 

  • Topic modeling in Python (NLP): For In this position, the candidate has to conduct topic modeling of reviews using LDA or any other procedures that are best suited to the job. The number of topics a candidate should cover must be determined by trial and error. Additionally, candidates must use AI algorithms to classify new reviews into topics. The company offers remote working options and is looking for someone with intermediate experience in the field.

 

  • Developer of R projects: R programming is a programming language that provides various packages for developing AI neural networks. According to Toptal, the estimated duration for this job is 3 months.

 

  • Mentor R: The opportunity is presented by a technology company with global operations and high-end partners looking for a mentor to help others apply R programming to various problems. With remote working facilities, this job role is expected to take 2-4 weeks to complete.

 

  • Machine Learning Interpretability: On Upwork, this job role requires candidates to construct machine learning models based on a given database. Candidates are allowed to choose platforms based on their proficiency, on the HR company's website. Based on which the application will be developed. This task can be done remotely within a month's time. A full-time employee is needed for this job.

 

  • Artificial Intelligence Project Manager: Working on machine learning and AI for e-learning platforms is part of this job. The company is looking for a project manager who will assist and supervise a team of AI. The estimated duration for this position is 3 to 6 months and 30 hours per week.

 

  • Developing a research and analysis tool for Amazon: A full-stack software developer/web developer is needed to build a research and analysis tool for Amazon. The tool would be cloud-based and incorporate frontend and backend development as well as CRM management. This role's duration will be discussed with the candidate once they have been hired.

Shortlisting AI engineers

While researching AI engineering consultants, you may find it helpful to compile a list of freelancers you wish to interview. A profile can be screened based on criteria such as:
  • Technology fit. If your technology stack includes libraries, frameworks, and other technologies, you need an AI engineer who understands those technologies.

  • Project experience. Based on their experience working on projects similar to your own, you can screen candidates.

  • Feedback: See if there are any glowing testimonials or warning signs that could reveal how a certain AI developer is