About the Role A.Team is seeking a seasoned Senior Independent AI Engineer/Architect to join its exclusive network of senior builders. As a member of this invite-only collective, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects with Fortune 500 companies and top startups, leveraging your technical expertise to drive meaningful outcomes. You will be the technical decision-maker, responsible for designing, deploying, and scaling production AI systems, and will have the autonomy to choose projects that align with your interests and skills. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, deployment, and scaling of production AI systems • Build ambitious software from scratch in small, senior teams • Scope, propose, and execute solutions with real ownership • Partner with founders, CTOs, and product leaders to deliver outcomes that matter Requirements • Senior AI/ML Engineers with experience in production systems • AI Architects who have built enterprise AI stacks • Tech Leaders with a balance of architecture and business acumen • Specialists in LLMs, CV, NLP, or infrastructure with proven depth • At least 4 years of experience in the field Nice to Have • Experience working with elite peers from top companies such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Amazon • Familiarity with precision matching for missions in LLMs, CV, NLP, ML infrastructure, and fine-tuning Benefits • Compensation: $120-$170 per hour, with biweekly payouts and 100% retention of earnings • Autonomy to choose missions that excite you, with no obligation to take on small gigs or chase new projects • Opportunity to work with a network of senior builders and access exclusive projects with top companies • Apply at build.a.team/apply-ai for a short and rigorous process that values your experience and accomplishments over lengthy forms