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AI Data Scientist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 3+ years working in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, Analytics, or related technical roles
  • Strong Python skills and comfort working with modern data/ML tooling
  • Experience working with production data systems, AI workflows, or model-driven applications
  • Comfortable handling ambiguity and building in fast-moving startup environments

Responsibilities

  • Build and improve AI-native products and data-driven systems
  • Work hands-on with LLMs, structured/unstructured data, APIs, and modern ML workflows
  • Rapidly prototype and iterate on AI-powered features
  • Analyze, evaluate, and improve model outputs and system reliability

Key facts

Other skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented
  • Resourcefulness

About the company

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Futureproofing

Staffing & Recruiting

The future of AI is built by exceptional engineers. We make sure yours actually ship. FutureProofing places senior engineers inside teams building real AI products; engineers who take end-to-end ownership, apply rigorous engineering thinking to AI work, and operate like true teammates from day one. We don't upskill. We don't ramp up. Our engineers are already built for production. What sets us apart is The FutureProofing Way: our Remote Engineering Operating System. It's the communication cadence, behavior standards, and delivery structure that makes remote engineering work at a client-grade level. Every engagement comes with full visibility into progress, proactive communication, and zero silent blockers. What working with us looks like: → Engineers embedded and shipping within the first week → Weekly client summaries: what shipped, what's next, what needs a decision → A consistent bar for "exceptional": ownership, craft, clarity, and real impact → Flexible engagements that scale with your needs No demos that stall. No prototypes that never make it to production. Just real AI systems, built well, shipped predictably. If you're serious about building AI right, let's talk.

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IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size1 - 10

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Job description

Remote | Must be in LATAM | Part-Time, potential Full-Time or Side Gig

About FutureProofing

FutureProofing is a talent platform focused on embedding high-caliber technical talent into startups building real AI-driven products.

We don’t optimize for academic exercises.

We don’t care about Kaggle-only experience.

We don’t mass-submit resumes.

We work at the intersection of startup execution and real AI product development.

Our data scientists help companies build and improve production AI systems — not just research experiments.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and improve AI-native products and data-driven systems

  • Work hands-on with LLMs, structured/unstructured data, APIs, and modern ML workflows

  • Rapidly prototype and iterate on AI-powered features

  • Analyze, evaluate, and improve model outputs and system reliability

  • Work closely with engineers, product teams, and founders in fast-moving startup environments

  • Use tools like Claude, Cursor, notebooks, copilots, and AI-assisted workflows daily

  • Help shape data pipelines, evaluation systems, experimentation workflows, and production AI features

  • Contribute to AI-powered products across fintech, biotech, infrastructure, and next-generation startups

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years working in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, Analytics, or related technical roles

  • Strong Python skills and comfort working with modern data/ML tooling

  • Experience working with production data systems, AI workflows, or model-driven applications

  • Comfortable handling ambiguity and building in fast-moving startup environments

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

  • Experience evaluating model quality, experimentation, or AI outputs

  • Already experimenting with or deploying AI-powered workflows or products

  • Energized by AI and actively using AI tools in your workflow

  • Autonomous, detail-oriented, and highly resourceful

Work Setup

  • Fully remote

  • Flexible engagement: part-time, project-based, or side gig

  • Flexible schedules with some US time overlap

What Makes FutureProofing Different

  • We train in applied AI when needed (LLMs, evaluation systems, AI workflows, real MVP velocity)

  • We cover 100% of the training cost

  • We match intentionally, not through keyword filtering

  • We embed talent directly into startup teams

  • We focus on output, ownership, and execution speed

  • Builder-first model — we optimize for people creating real impact, not for volume

  • Continuous learning path with optional certifications aligned to your growth

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Marcus Rivera

Chief Revenue Officer

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