Contract
Senior Independent AI Engineer / Architect
at A.Team
đ Americas, Europe, Israel
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Posted Jan 19, 2026
Quick Summary
Join A.Team's exclusive network as a Senior Independent AI Engineer/Architect and gain access to impactful missions with top companies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of innovative AI solutions and work alongside elite peers from leading tech companies. You'll have the autonomy to choose projects that excite you and directly influence technical decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, deployment, and scaling of production AI systems from conception to launch.
- Build innovative software solutions from the ground up within small, high-performing senior teams.
- Define project scope, propose technical solutions, and execute them with significant ownership.
- Collaborate with founders, CTOs, and product leaders to deliver impactful AI outcomes that align with business goals.
Requirements
- Senior AI/ML Engineer with experience deploying and maintaining production-level AI systems.
- AI Architect with a proven track record of building comprehensive enterprise AI stacks.
- Tech Leader capable of balancing architectural considerations with business objectives.
- Deep specialization in areas such as LLMs, computer vision, NLP, or AI infrastructure.
Benefits
- Compensation ranging from $120 to $170 per hour, with bi-weekly payouts and 100% earnings retention.
- Autonomy to select missions based on personal interest and expertise, avoiding smaller, less impactful projects.
- Access to a network of elite peers from top companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta, fostering collaboration and learning.
Required Skills
LLMs
CV
NLP
ML infra
AI/ML
AI Architecture
Production AI Systems
Model Design
Enterprise Integration
Software Development
Estimated Salary Range for Senior Independent AI Engineer / Architect in Americas, Europe, Israel
BELOW AVERAGE
< $210k/yr
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AVERAGE RANGE
$210k - $250k
/year
ABOVE AVERAGE
> $250k/yr
đĄ Salary estimates based on aggregated data from public sources. Actual salaries may vary.
Job Description
Location:Â Americas, Europe, or Israel
The Opportunity
Join A.Teamâs invite-only network of senior builders and access exclusive missions with Fortune 500s and top startups. This isnât client work or employmentâitâs a vetted collective where youâre matched to impactful projects.
At A.Team, you wonât just implement someone elseâs plan. Youâll be the technical decision-maker, owning everything from model design to enterprise integration.
Why A.Team
Elite peers: ex-OpenAI, Google, Meta, Amazon.
Precision matching: Missions in LLMs, CV, NLP, ML infra, fine-tuning.
Compensation: $120â$170/hr, biweekly payouts, you keep 100%.
Autonomy: Choose only missions that excite youâno small gigs, no chasing.
What Youâll Do
Lead the design, deployment, and scaling of production AI systems.
Build ambitious software 0â1 in small, senior teams (3â5 people).
Scope, propose, and execute solutions with real ownership.
Partner with founders, CTOs, and product leaders to deliver outcomes that matter.
Who Thrives Here
Senior AI/ML Engineers with production systems live.
AI Architects whoâve built enterprise AI stacks.
Tech Leaders balancing architecture with business outcomes.
Specialists in LLMs, CV, NLP, or infra with proven depth.
Not a fit: under 4 yearsâ experience, simple website builders, or small gig seekers.
Proof in the Network
Your peers have scaled apps to millions, built enterprise AI platforms, shipped AI at unicorns, and deployed infra handling billions/day.
How to Apply
Apply once at build.a.team/apply-ai.
Short, rigorous processâwe care more about what youâve built than lengthy forms.
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About A.Team
A.Team is a dynamic platform connecting elite independent software developers, product managers, and designers with innovative companies tackling ambitious projects.