Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled AI Developer with strong experience in building, training, and deploying machinelearning and generative AI models. You will work alongside the colleagues research and engineering team, contributing to the design and implementation of AI components essential to the Vermeer project. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, comfortable working independently, and excited about contributing to an innovative academicindustry project. About The Project The Vermeer project is a collaborative initiative currently being developed by a partner colleague, focusing on advancing AIdriven solutions in [insert fielde.g., data analysis, creative AI, education technology, security, etc.]. As the project expands into its next development phase, we are seeking an experienced freelance AI Developer to support the technical team and help accelerate feature development. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and optimize machinelearning or generative AI models for the Vermeer project. Collaborate with the colleague research team to integrate AI functionalities into the existing system architecture. Implement data preprocessing, model training pipelines, and model evaluation frameworks. Create clean, welldocumented code and contribute to the projects technical documentation. Propose technical improvements and scalable solutions based on the projects needs. Support troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning of AI components. Required Skills & Experience Development & Iteration: Help design, build, and continuously improve internal AI automation tools to reduce manual effort and production costs. Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python for AI logic/scripting and Javascript/TypeScript for application development. AI Expertise: Practical experience with RAG architecture, prompt engineering, and integrating LLMs into functional web applications. Protocols & Tools: Hands-on experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) and advanced GitHub workflows. Cloud Services: Experience in AWS and Google Cloud. Database & Auth: Experience with Firebase is a significant plus, as it powers our current high-volume AI banner generation tools. What We Offer Flexible working hours and remote collaboration. Opportunity to contribute to an innovative, researchdriven AI initiative. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary international team. Competitive freelance compensation based on experience.