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Freelance Data Science Engineer (Python & SQL)

Confidential company · Frankfurt · Posted May 14, 2026

Public summary

Seeking a freelance Data Science Engineer for project-based AI opportunities with leading tech companies. The role involves designing and solving complex data science problems using Python and SQL, focusing on real-world business challenges across various industries. Work is part-time and non-permanent, with tasks requiring around 10–20 hours per week when projects are active. Compensation up to $58 per hour, dependent on contribution level and project scope. Strong English proficiency (C1+) required. Applicants must submit CVs in English and demonstrate relevant data science and machine learning expertise.

Location and work setup

Location
Frankfurt
Remote status
Remote
German requirement signal
No German Required Detected
Detected job language
English

Salary

USD 58.00 - 58.00 hour

Responsibilities

Design original computational data science problems simulating real-world analytical workflows; develop problems requiring Python programming and non-trivial reasoning in data processing, statistical analysis, feature engineering, predictive modeling, and insight extraction; create deterministic problems with reproducible answers; base problems on real business challenges across industries such as telecom, finance, government, e-commerce, and healthcare; design end-to-end data science pipelines including data ingestion, cleaning, exploratory data analysis, modeling, validation, and deployment considerations; incorporate big data processing scenarios requiring scalable computational approaches; verify solutions using Python and standard data science libraries; document problem statements clearly with realistic business contexts and provide verified correct answers.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of hands-on data science experience with proven business impact; portfolio of completed projects and publications showcasing real-world problem-solving; expert proficiency in Python programming for data science (including pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, statsmodels); expert knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms and their practical applications; expertise in SQL and database operations for data manipulation and analysis; experience with generative AI technologies including large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, and vector databases; understanding of MLOps practices and model deployment workflows; familiarity with modern machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and LangChain; strong written English skills (C1+).

Skills

Python SQL Data Science Machine Learning Statistical Analysis Pandas Numpy Scipy Scikit-learn Statsmodels Matplotlib Seaborn GenAI Large Language Models RAG Prompt Engineering Vector Databases MLOps TensorFlow PyTorch LangChain English C1+