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AI Data Scientist

Posted about 1 month ago

RemotePeru - Lima

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

You’re not competing with thousands of applicants.

You’re introduced intentionally — once you’re ready.

Job details
Workplace
Remote
Location
Peru - Lima
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FutureProofing places pre-vetted senior AI engineers from LATAM into US tech companies as embedded engineers. We accept 12 of every 2,000 candidates we source each month. Flat $13.5K/mo all-in, embedded in 3 weeks, replacement in 7 business days at no cost.

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