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Machine Learning Engineer (Contractor)

Company: Arine

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Arine, a San Francisco-based healthcare technology company, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to productionize and deploy ML models. The company aims to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs by addressing inappropriate medication use. Arine's Medication Intelligence Platform uses AI and machine learning to manage medications, reducing associated costs and improving outcomes. The role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team, contributing to ML infrastructure, and driving robust testing strategies. The company offers a dynamic role with growth potential, competitive compensation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Machine Learning Engineer (Contractor)

Company: Arine

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Arine, a San Francisco-based healthcare technology company, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to productionize and deploy ML models. The company aims to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs by addressing inappropriate medication use. Arine's Medication Intelligence Platform uses AI and machine learning to manage medications, reducing associated costs and improving outcomes. The role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team, contributing to ML infrastructure, and driving robust testing strategies. The company offers a dynamic role with growth potential, competitive compensation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Staff Software Engineer, Production Applications

Company: Nuna Inc.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Nuna is a healthcare company dedicated to making high-quality healthcare affordable and accessible. They focus on data, technology, and compassion to improve care and lower costs. The Production Applications team, a full-stack software engineering team, is responsible for user interfaces, APIs, and database schemas. They work on long-term projects, maintaining standardized development and deployment infrastructure. Opportunities include mastering user stories, generalizing API + UI frameworks, mentoring junior engineers, and leading enterprise monitoring and alerting system development. Required qualifications include team leadership, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, and 8+ years of Software Engineering experience. Preferred qualifications include experience in fast-paced startups, DevOps, AWS, data pipelines, Python & Django, and React/NextJS.

Corporate Counsel, Americas

Company: Celonis

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Celonis, a global leader in execution management and process mining technology, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join their global Commercial Legal organization. The role involves negotiating key commercial customer transactions, drafting and reviewing contracts, providing legal support, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, active bar membership, and 3+ years of experience in law firm or in-house legal department, with a focus on SaaS agreements. The role offers a competitive salary package, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Senior Software Engineer

Company: Unity

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Unity Technologies is seeking a Partner Engineer for their Strategic Partner Support Team. The role involves providing consulting and engineering support to major game developers, maintaining high-quality services, and fostering positive relationships with customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate should have expertise in video game production methods, experience with Unity on console hardware, leadership experience in console game development production, and excellent interpersonal skills. Unity is the world's leading platform for creating and operating real-time 3D content, with over 70% of the top 1000 mobile games made with Unity.

Machine Learning Engineer (Contractor)

Company: Arine

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Ultimately, the final pay decision will consider factors such as your experience, job level, location, and other relevant job-related criteria. Our hiring decisions and employment practices are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. You'll have unparalleled learning and growth prospects, collaborating closely with experienced Clinicians, Engineers, Software Architects, and Digital Health Entrepreneurs. Arine is an equal opportunity employer. Check our website at https://www.arine.io. Making a Proven Difference in Healthcare - We are saving patient lives, and enabling individuals to experience improved health outcomes, including significant reductions in hospitalizations and cost of care. The posted range represents the expected hourly rate for this position and does not include any other potential components of the compensation package, benefits, and perks. The hourly pay rate for this position is: $25-35/hour. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission.

Merger and Acquisition Integration Manager

Company: NTWRK

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

NTWRK, a curated marketplace launched in 2018, specializes in sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles. It offers exclusive products via livestream shopping, fostering communities of buyers and sellers. NTWRK's unique approach has attracted significant investments. The company is committed to a high-performing team, encouraging employee suggestions and feedback. NTWRK is poised to capitalize on the growing live-stream shopping market, particularly among niche, fan-driven communities. The company has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Forbes' best startups to work for in 2022. NTWRK is hiring a Merger and Acquisition Integration Manager to drive end-to-end integration planning and execution for acquired companies, requiring extensive M&A integration experience and strong cross-functional management skills.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Charm Industrial

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Charm is a company dedicated to reversing climate change by converting waste biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and injecting it into permanent underground storage. They have successfully delivered thousands of tons of carbon removal and are expanding their operations. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to scale their production of biomass equipment and pyrolyzers, and support their sustaining engineering efforts. The role involves building relationships with contract manufacturers, incorporating design feedback, and planning the supply chain for their growth.

Support operations manager

Company: Watershed

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Watershed is a software platform for running climate programs, seeking a Support Operations Manager to design and build the Support team. The role involves centralizing customer communications, defining KPIs, and streamlining processes. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, has excellent communication skills, and is technically minded. Watershed supports remote work and has hubs in San Francisco, New York, and London.

Senior Attorney

Company: NTWRK

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

NTWRK, a curated marketplace launched in 2018, specializes in sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles. It offers exclusive products through livestream shopping, fostering communities of buyers and sellers. NTWRK has attracted significant investment from industry leaders and is committed to building a high-performing team. The company's unique approach to connecting entertainment and shopping has led to recognition in Forbes, LinkedIn, AdAge, and Fast Company. NTWRK is seeking a legal professional with media, production, or law firm experience to provide guidance on short-form digital programming, e-commerce, retail, and tech. The role involves structuring and negotiating deals, drafting and managing complex contracts, and advising on employment law matters.

Senior Program Manager, GTM

Company: Unity

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Unity is seeking a skilled GTM Technologies Program Manager to lead end-to-end project management for GTM technology initiatives, including Salesforce, Commerce, and Billing. The role involves coordinating successful implementation, integration, and optimization of these systems, driving go-to-market strategy, and collaborating with key customers. The ideal candidate should have a solid technical background, project management skills, and a passion for driving business growth. Unity is the world's leading platform for creating and operating real-time 3D content, with over 70% of the top 1000 mobile games made with Unity.

Staff Software Engineer, Production Applications

Company: Nuna Inc.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Nov 06, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and/or veteran status. This role is eligible for health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, participation in the company’s equity program, paid time off, including vacation and sick leave. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, and skillset. Nuna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We work with Nuna’s Data Platform teams, integrating with large datasets and rules engines to allow our users to configure, execute, review and publish their healthcare programs. We are responsible for building the user interfaces, the APIs, and database schemas to manage the content that powers our apps. YOUR OPPORTUNITIES Master our user stories and develop products that make healthcare more efficient Generalize our API + UI frameworks to support any health plan in the nation working in value-based care Mentor junior engineers to accelerate their career growth Lead development of a comprehensive enterprise monitoring and alerting system QUALIFICATIONSRequired Qualifications Experience with team leadership Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering Preferred Qualifications Working in fast-paced startups; prototype to product launch Leading projects with 2-3 engineers DevOps (terraform/kubernetes) Experience with AWS Data Pipelines (Spark, AWS EMR) Python & Django experience React/NextJS experience We take into account an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. The expected salary range for this position is $195,000 to $260,000. YOUR TEAM The Production Applications team is a full-stack software engineering team responsible for all experiences our users interact with, including our Attribution, Care, and Contract Performance product areas. Nuna partners with healthcare payers, including government agencies and health plans, to turn data into learnings and information into meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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