It does appear to be remote work, but it says explicitly that only freelancers located in the UK may apply for this job. Possibly because the nature of the job requires a background check and security clearance?
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To find out more, I checked out the Upwork website, which says they are “the world's largest online workplace where savvy businesses hire freelancers & remote teams.”
https://www.upwork.com/i/how-it-works/client/
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So not only is the hourly rate stated definitely in US$, but the actual payment via Upwork will also be in US$, which is indeed a problem for freelancers located outside the US (like in our case), as they will be charged a fee for currency conversion by their bank or PayPal on top of the 10 % freelancer service fee on their earnings.
US$25 - US$30 roughly equals £19.50 - £23.50 at today’s exchange rate.
Hi sb182,
a couple of people commented on this when FMF first posted the job ad.
But according to our resident Pom Down Under, the advertised job doesn’t seem to be shockingly underpaid:
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I suppose since this is a remote job and applicants thus may not have to pay high London rental prices (as they could be located anywhere within the UK), this might still be an attractive hourly rate for some freelancers, although it does appear pretty low compared to what others in the IT industry would charge.
However, they will need to factor in that they also have to deduct the 10 % freelancer service fee on their earnings plus a currency conversion fee from US$ to £. Moreover, I am not sure whether this Big Brother surveillance thing (counting of keystrokes and taking of random screenshots) is common practice or may deter prospective applicants.
I also wonder whether or not interested freelancers would try to circumnavigate Upwork as a fee-charging agency and attempt to find out themselves who the mystery employer is, now that Upwork has provided further crucial clues (> aerospace industry & company size).
Don't forget, these guys / girls still advertising as well
About us:<br>Data Science UA is a service company with strong data science and AI expertise. Our journey began in 2016 with the organization of Kyiv’s first technical Data Science UA Conference,...
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Junior Machine Learning Engineer
Data Science UA
Diana Marchenko, IT Recruiter
About us:
Data Science UA is a service company with strong data science and AI expertise. Our journey began in 2016 with the organization of Kyiv’s first technical Data Science UA Conference, setting the foundation for our growth. Over the past 7 years, we have diligently fostered the largest Data Science Community in Eastern Europe, boasting a network of over 30,000 AI top engineers.
About role:
Data Science UA is looking for a Junior Machine Learning Engineer to become a helping hand for our internal Data Science team.
Do you want to work on some real projects for our Clients and/or perform R&D of novel AI algorithms and platforms (in particular, on the neuromorphic platform Brainchip Akida)? Then apply and join our team! You will report directly to our Head of AI Consulting, PhD, which is a great opportunity for you and your further growth.
Requirements:
0,5-1 year of experience as ML Engineer/Data Scientist or related (alternatively, participation in open-source ML projects or Kaggle competitions);
Minimal expertise in CV or NLP-based projects;
Good knowledge of math, CS and AI fundamentals;
Proficiency in Python;
Student/graduate in the field of exact sciences (computer science, mathematics, cybernetics, physics, etc.);
Internship experience on commercial projects.
Intermediate English.
Nice to have:
✔Have your own pet projects;
✔Completed different Data Science related courses.
Responsibilities:
Participation in AI consulting projects for Clients from Ukraine and abroad;
Work on complex R&D projects;
Write and publish scientific papers (and possibly your diploma in University);
Preparation of technical content (presentations, analytical articles).
We offer:
Opportunity to grow and participate in large projects of our AI R&D centers;
Possibility of remote work (2-3 times a week);
Development of professional skills and support in acquiring new knowledge (by attending conferences on Data Science, exchange of experience, etc.);
Friendly team;
Interesting tasks.
About Data Science UA
We understand that you need more than just a search engine to find IT and technical professionals or to progress your own career, that is why we established Data Science UA.
One place connecting business and developers.
Company website:
https://data-science-ua.com/
DOU company page:
https://jobs.dou.ua/companies/data-science-ua/
Job posted on 28 February 2024
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