Machine Learning Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (US)
Scale AI · United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Scale AI's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of Scale AI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scale AI
- high 217 stale, 5 reposted of 217 open
- Hiring momentum
- 270 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scale AI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scale AI.
About this role
The Machine Learning Fellow at the Human Frontier Collective will engage in high-impact AI/ML projects, collaborating with a network of experts to advance frontier AI systems. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing PyTorch models, evaluating ML code, and co-authoring research publications with Scale's research team. This role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work on various projects as an independent contractor.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scale AI as an employer.
What you need
- PhD or postdoctoral research experience in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field; or senior industry experience in Machine Learning or a related field
- Strong proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- Detail-oriented and innovative thinker with a passion for applied AI research
- Commitment to collaboration
Nice to have
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS)
- Experience with MLOps tools (Docker)
- Experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain)
What you get
- Fully remote opportunity
- No fixed end date for engagements
- Flexible schedule with no minimum commitment
- Competitive pay based on project scope and skillset
Worth weighing
- Independent contractor role with 1099 status
- No visa sponsorship available
- Competitive pay rates vary and are not disclosed upfront
- 90-day waiting period for reconsideration of candidates for the same role
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Listed by Scale AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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