A.Team is hiring a Senior Independent AI Engineer / Architect to join their invite-only network. This role involves leading the design, deployment, and scaling of production AI systems, and building ambitious software in small, senior teams. Candidates should be experienced AI/ML engineers or architects capable of balancing architecture with business outcomes.
About the role
Join A.Team's invite-only network of senior builders and access exclusive missions with Fortune 500s and top startups. This isn't client work or employment--it's a vetted collective where you're matched to impactful projects. At A.Team, you won't just implement someone else's plan. You'll 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: $120-$170/hr, biweekly payouts, you keep 100%.
Autonomy: Choose only missions that excite you--no small gigs, no chasing.
What You'll Do
Lead the design, deployment, and scaling of production AI systems.
Build ambitious software 0->1 in small, senior teams (3-5 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 who've 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 years' 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 process--we care more about what you've built than lengthy forms.