Sam Oliver

Freelance GCP / Vertex AI Engineer – Remote (Europe) Location: Remote in the EU Contract: Until end of year, with strong potential for extension Start Date: ASAP We’re working with a leading consulting firm that supports major clients in the banking sector. As part of a high-impact AI initiative, they’re looking for a freelance GCP / Vertex AI Engineer to join the team immediately. The focus of this project is on building production-grade solutions for Conversational AI using Google Cloud and Vertex AI, including Agent Assist and Generative AI components. Responsibilities:Design and implement solutions using Vertex AICollaborate with cross-functional teams to support model development and deploymentContribute to the development of Conversational AI workflows, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and reliable in production environmentsRequirements:Proven hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Vertex AIStrong track record deploying machine learning models into productionExperience implementing or supporting Conversational AI solutions, ideally involving:Agent Assist toolsDialogFlowMetadata filtering and boosting in data storesRAG architecture and evaluation strategiesPractical knowledge of LLMs (Large Language Models) in real-world use casesEnglish-speaking Available to start immediately

Programming Languages Researcher (Rust) | Remote / Europe / EU citizen / 12 month contract A world-class engineering lab is pushing the boundaries of systems programming using Rust to build safe, high-performance infrastructure across mobile, cloud, and embedded platforms. They’re now hiring a Programming Languages Researcher to lead cutting-edge work at the intersection of programming languages, hardware acceleration, and AI systems. What You’ll Do:Design and prototype advanced Rust features and tools for real-world system challenges.Work directly with GPUs, NPUs, and other hardware accelerators, using Rust to simplify low-level, mechanical programming.Optimize software stacks by replacing existing C++ libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) with Rust-based implementations, looking to improve performance while avoiding regressions.Contribute to internal efforts using custom hardware (e.g., Huawei’s in-house NPU) designed for complex model architectures.Collaborate with engineering and research partners to drive large-scale adoption of Rust across critical systems.Influence the technical roadmap for safer, faster systems programming.What You’ll Bring:PhD (or equivalent experience) in Programming Languages, Operating Systems, or related field.Deep Rust expertise with a focus on performance and memory safety.Strong understanding of hardware architectures, programming intrinsics (e.g., GPU intrinsics), and systems-level optimization.Experience with C/C++ to Rust migration, and applying Rust in accelerator-rich environments (GPU, TPU, NPU).Excellent technical communication and leadership skills.Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to work on impactful systems at the convergence of language research, AI, and hardware acceleration.

Freelance Opportunity: Azure AI Engineer Location: Remote Language: German fluency is mandatory Start: July 28, 2025 End: August 22, 2025 Workload: 100% (Full-time contract) We’re supporting a confidential client in the financial sector as they begin implementing Azure’s AI and data services. The design work is in progress but we are now looking for an experienced Azure AI Engineer to take on the hands-on implementation. What you will be working on:Configure and deploy Azure AI services (AI Search, OpenAI, Document Intelligence, App Services)Build and integrate AI-powered APIs and appsEnsure secure, scalable deployment aligned with enterprise policiesCollaborate with architecture teams and follow Azure best practicesRequirements:Strong hands-on experience with Azure AI and App ServicesSkilled in Azure DevOps, ARM/Bicep, CI/CDExperience coding in Python, C#, or JavaScriptFamiliar with Azure IAM, networking, and monitoringGerman language is a must-haveContract will run under a standard body leasing agreement. Quick feedback on submitted profiles. If you're a German-speaking Azure AI expert with availability, we’d love to hear from you.