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MLOps Engineer

Mercor

MLOps Engineer Contractor · Full-time Short-term
United States $100 – $140/hr May 23, 2026

Job description

Join a leading AI lab’s GenAI team and contribute to the development of foundational large language models and AI infrastructure systems.

This opportunity is seeking experienced MLOps Engineers with strong expertise in:

  • Machine learning infrastructure
  • Distributed training systems
  • ML framework optimization
  • GPU kernel programming
  • AI systems engineering

The role focuses on improving AI training infrastructure, ML systems performance, and framework-level optimization using technologies such as JAX, PyTorch, Pallas, and Triton.

This is a W-2 employment position through Cincinnatus LLC, supporting a leading AI laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide research and engineering teams on:

    • MLOps workflows
    • Training infrastructure
    • Distributed ML systems
    • Framework-level optimization
  • Design technically challenging ML systems and infrastructure tasks

  • Write accurate and well-structured solutions for:

    • MLOps engineering problems
    • Distributed systems challenges
    • Training pipeline optimization
  • Evaluate MLOps tasks and provide detailed technical feedback

  • Develop:

    • Evaluation rubrics
    • ML systems guidelines
    • Infrastructure assessment frameworks

focused on:

  • Distributed training

  • Training pipelines

  • Kernel-level optimization

  • Systems reasoning

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to maintain technical quality and consistency across training data

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in:
    • MLOps
    • ML infrastructure
    • ML systems engineering

preferably within top-tier technology organizations.

  • Hands-on production experience with:

    • JAX
    • PyTorch
    • Distributed ML systems
  • Experience developing or optimizing GPU kernels using:

    • Pallas
    • Triton
  • Demonstrated career progression and technical growth

  • Ability to commit to:

    • 40 hours/week
    • Weekday availability
  • Strong written communication and technical explanation abilities

Employment Details

  • W-2 employment through Cincinnatus LLC
  • Full-time contingent engagement
  • 40-hour weekly schedule
  • No conflicting engagements permitted during the contract

About Cincinnatus LLC

Cincinnatus LLC partners with leading technology companies to employ highly skilled professionals for contingent and contract-based technical roles.

The company provides:

  • W-2 employment
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Compliance support

while placing professionals within high-impact AI and technology initiatives.

Equal Opportunity

Cincinnatus LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of protected status or legally protected characteristics.

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