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HedgeServ

Tax Sr. Associate

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

$80K - $90K/yr

Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives ... Treatment of derivatives (e.g., notional principal contracts, options, forwards, futures)

Jobs for Humanity

Speakers/Writers

Cary, NC

$15 - $60/hr

... in AI and machine learning concepts. Important Information: - This is a freelance position ... 1099 contract role. - International students on a valid visa may be eligible to apply; however ...

A.C. Coy

Sr. Data Engineer-Databricks SME (Remote)

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$111K - $133K/yr

This remote contract-to-hire position will be originated in Raleigh, NC. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... SAS, C++, Hadoop, SQL Database/Coding, Teradata, Oracle, Amazon S3, Apache Spark, Machine Learning ...

Kitware

Biomedical Modeler

Carrboro, NC · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

AI or machine learning applied to biomedical data. * Grant proposal development and sponsored ... contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees. If you need assistance ...

Kitware

Biomedical Modeler

Carrboro, NC · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

AI or machine learning applied to biomedical data. * Grant proposal development and sponsored ... contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees. If you need assistance ...

Kitware

Biomedical Modeler

Carrboro, NC

$110K - $150K/yr

AI or machine learning applied to biomedical data. * Grant proposal development and sponsored ... contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees. If you need assistance ...

HedgeServ

Investor Services Supervisor

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives ... and Contract Notes for distribution to investors * Client Reporting - review client reports ...

LexisNexis

Sr Data Scientist II

Raleigh, NC

... grade machine learning? Do you enjoy building reliable, scalable applications that transform ... Design clear interfaces and data contracts between retrieval, orchestration, model, and downstream ...

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RELX

Sr Data Scientist II

Raleigh, NC

... grade machine learning? Do you enjoy building reliable, scalable applications that transform ... Design clear interfaces and data contracts between retrieval, orchestration, model, and downstream ...

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Grover Gaming

Test Automation Architect

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a ... by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and ...

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How much do machine learning contract jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine learning contract in Durham, NC is $22.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.04 and $24.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a machine learning contract?

A Machine Learning Contract job is a temporary or project-based role where professionals develop and implement machine learning models for a company. Contractors may work on tasks such as data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment. These roles are often remote or short-term, allowing companies to hire expertise for specific projects without long-term commitments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a machine learning contract, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Machine Learning Contract professional, you need a solid background in programming (Python, R), data analysis, and machine learning algorithms, usually supported by a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn, as well as experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, time management, and effective communication are standout soft skills in contract-based roles. These competencies are crucial for efficiently delivering project-based solutions, collaborating with clients, and staying adaptable to varied organizational needs.

What are the typical responsibilities and workflow for a machine learning contract?

As a Machine Learning Contract professional, you’ll often be brought in to design, build, and deploy machine learning models tailored to a client’s specific challenges, ranging from data preprocessing and exploratory analysis to model selection and performance tuning. You may also be responsible for documenting your work, presenting results to stakeholders, and advising on best practices for model integration. Contract positions frequently involve collaborating remotely with cross-functional teams and meeting project milestones within set timelines. This role is ideal for those who enjoy variety, autonomy, and leveraging their expertise across different industries and datasets.

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Infographic showing various Machine Learning Contract job openings in Durham, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,869 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Founding Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Modern Government Solutions

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Role Title: Founding Chief Technology Officer
Location: Remote-first (U.S.)
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance Required: U.S. Citizenship & Top Secret clearance eligibility required
Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is conducting a confidential executive search on behalf of a venture-backed defense technology partner seeking its Founding Chief Technology Officer. The client's identity is withheld at this stage and will be shared with qualified, pre-screened candidates under a non-disclosure agreement. All inquiries are handled discreetly through MGS.
About the Opportunity
Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed company building advanced hardware, sensing, and autonomous systems for defense and national security customers. In a short time the company has moved from concept to field-validated technology, secured early government agreements, and attracted institutional investment. The next phase is about converting proven prototypes into rugged, mission-ready products at production scale, and that mission defines this role.
This is a founding executive seat with meaningful equity and outsized influence over the company's technical direction. It is a builder's role, not a research role: you will lead the teams that design, prototype, manufacture, deploy, and continuously improve products that protect the people who use them.
What You Will Own
  • Technology vision & roadmap. Partner with the CEO and COO to translate customer and operational needs into a multi-year technology strategy, and build the engineering organization to deliver it.
  • AI/ML and edge AI. Lead model development and MLOps for inference that runs on low-power hardware, offline and in degraded environments; not cloud-dependent enterprise AI.
  • Robotics & autonomy. Direct development of autonomous and embedded systems that operate in GPS-denied and communications-denied conditions.
  • Hardware & embedded engineering. Oversee electrical, mechanical, embedded, and systems engineering through ruggedization and environmental (MIL-STD-class) testing.
  • Prototype-to-production. Own the transition from prototype to scalable manufacturing; design for manufacturability, supply-chain qualification, quality and production-test systems, and production scale-up.
  • Engineering leadership & culture. Recruit and develop an elite, multidisciplinary engineering team, and set an execution culture built on speed, ownership, and mission focus.

What We're Looking For
  • 15+ years of hands-on engineering leadership, including taking hardware products from concept through production. Military or aerospace systems experience is a strong plus.
  • Deep, current expertise across machine learning and edge AI, robotics or autonomous systems, and embedded platforms; a leader equally at home in the machine shop and the boardroom.
  • A track record of scaling: standing up manufacturing or contract-manufacturing at volume, and building an engineering organization from a handful of people to twenty-plus who would follow you again.
  • Builder's temperament: comfortable making decisions with incomplete information, hands-on in early-stage development, and driven by mission over title.
  • S. citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility preferred; an active clearance is a plus), due to federal contract and export-control (ITAR) obligations.
  • Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, physics, or a related field preferred - though a record of shipped products outweighs academic credentials.

Location, Compensation & Eligibility
  • Location: Remote-first within the U.S., with periodic travel to customer sites and company engagements. Openness to relocation over a multi-year horizon is expected as the company scales its operations.
  • Compensation: Competitive executive salary, meaningful founding equity, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required. The client is an equal-opportunity employer; employment decisions are made on the basis of merit and mission fit.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates and referrals may apply in confidence through the Modern Government Solutions careers page or by contacting the MGS recruiting team directly. Pre-screened candidates will be introduced to the client and provided full role details under NDA.

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