Remote Big Data Engineer — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

Join ZR Talent Group's remote specialist network as a Remote Big Data Engineer — AI Research & Domain Evaluation earning $30 - $80/hour. Working asynchronously from anywhere in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa, you will apply your practical background in big data, Python, databases, data engineering to benchmark frontier artificial intelligence models, identify failure modes, and elevate domain-specific accuracy.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Design, build, and maintain scalable big data pipelines and architectures to support robust data solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver on data requirements and business objectives.
• Implement data integration, transformation, and processing solutions using Python and relevant big data technologies.
• Develop, manage, and optimize distributed databases and storage systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance data systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Enforce data quality, security, and governance standards across all solutions.
• Document solutions and communicate complex technical concepts effectively, both in writing and verbally.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Proven expertise in big data engineering with hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and integration.
• Comprehensive command of relational and NoSQL databases, including optimization and management techniques.
• Practical background using distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Flink).
• Strong foundation in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated, thriving in remote and autonomous work environments.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• Prior experience in fast-paced or startup-like environments supporting global teams.
• Expertise with cloud-based big data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Working knowledge of machine learning operations and data science workflows is a plus.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $30 - $80/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 50 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: big data, Python, databases, data engineering