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Freelance Machine Learning Quant Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Liquid XR

Machine Learning Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

The Role We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to develop advanced models for extracting ... BSc or MSc degree in quantitative fields (e.g., computer science, engineering, physics, applied ...

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Motorola

Machine Learning Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$150K - $180K/yr

Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as electrical and computer engineering, physics ... Bachelor degree with 4+ years experience as a machine learning engineer * AND 2+ years of Python ...

Motorola

Machine Learning Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as electrical and computer engineering, physics ... Bachelor degree with 4+ years experience as a machine learning engineer * AND 2+ years of Python ...

Capgroup

Machine Learning Engineer II

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

You have a demonstrated track record in one or more machine learning subfield relevant to financial modeling, such as time series analysis, quantitative modeling, optimization, anomaly detection, or ...

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How much do freelance machine learning quant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance machine learning quant in Santa Ana, CA is $49.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $64.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Machine Learning Quant vs Freelance Data Scientist?

AspectFreelance Machine Learning QuantFreelance Data Scientist
CredentialsStrong background in quantitative finance, mathematics, and machine learningBackground in statistics, data analysis, and programming; often less finance-specific
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, hedge funds, or independent consulting in financeVarious industries including tech, healthcare, marketing, and finance
Industry UsagePrimarily in finance and trading

Freelance Machine Learning Quants focus on applying machine learning techniques to financial markets, often working with trading strategies and risk models. Freelance Data Scientists have a broader scope, working across multiple industries to analyze data, build predictive models, and generate insights. While both roles require strong technical skills, the finance-specific knowledge distinguishes the Freelance Machine Learning Quant from the Freelance Data Scientist.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Machine Learning Quant job openings in Santa Ana, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,257 per year, or $49.6 per hour.

Machine Learning Engineer

Ascent Developer Solutions

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY 

The Machine Learning Engineer is a major contributor in driving our company's innovation and data-driven decision-making. By harnessing advanced analytics, machine learning, and big data technologies, this role directly impacts strategic business outcomes, revealing actionable insights and predicting trends that shape the future of our operations. Embedded at the intersection of data and strategy, the Data Scientist empowers the organization to navigate complex challenges, optimize performance, and unlock new growth opportunities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

Data and analysis 

  • Analyze public records and other real estate data using NLP and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and cluster entities. 
  • Develop methods for evaluating and selecting large language models (LLMs) for deployment. 
  • Build predictive models to identify potential borrowers, likelihood of default, and quality/valuations of properties for lending activities. 
  • Identify new business opportunities through tracking competitor trends and keeping management aware of developer lending market trends and insights. 
  • Assist in fostering a culture of test & learn within the company. 

Leadership  

  • Serve as analytics consultant to a broad variety of line-of-business teams. 
  • Partner with technology teams on product changes and impacts on data/performance. 
  • Mentor junior analysts on various data science techniques. 

 QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative field. 
  • 5-7 years of experience in analytical or consulting roles. 
  • Strong data science skills with AI/ML related Python libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Keras. Conceptual knowledge of LLM's. 
  • Strong knowledge of statistics, hypothesis testing, and setting up experiments. 
  • Must have deployed several models to production. 
  • Exposure to data engineering skills. 
  • Strong communication and partnership skills, effective cross-department collaboration skills. 
  • Self-starter who can work under limited supervision. 
  • Mentoring skills to help develop junior analysts. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

  • This role works on-site from Ascent's Encino office 2 days per week 

THE PAY 

Salary range is $130,000-$150,000 per year, with a discretionary bonus of 20% per year. 

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