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Remote Machine Learning Engineer jobs are in strong demand at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams across technology, finance, and healthcare. Employers hiring remotely right now include Block, CVS Health, and General Motors (GM). See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Kforce has a client in Austin, TX that is seeking a Machine Learning & AI Infrastructure Engineer. This is not a traditional AI Engineer or Data Scientist role. The hiring team is specifically seeking a unique blend of: HPC Administrator + Kubernetes Administrator + AI Infrastructure Operations Engineer. Candidates who have owned, operated, supported, and troubleshot production AI or HPC environments will be the strongest fit. Experience administering and maintaining systems is significantly more important than architecture-only experience.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support AI and HPC cluster environments
- Manage day-to-day operations of large-scale compute infrastructure
- Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Kubernetes-based platforms
- Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability across compute, storage, and networking environments
- Support AI model training and inference infrastructure
- Automate operational processes through scripting and tooling
- Partner with engineering teams and customers to optimize platform performance
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, storage, and containerization issues
- Support both internal platforms and customer-facing environments
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- 100% Remote Environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI, GenAI, and HPC technologies
- Flat organizational structure with minimal bureaucracy
- Direct impact on strategic technology initiatives
- Opportunity to work on platforms that support healthcare, research, drug discovery, and other meaningful AI-driven innovations
- High visibility and collaboration with industry-leading technical teams
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base Salary: $175,000 - $200,000+
- Annual Bonus: Typically 10%-15%
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k)
- Additional performance-based incentives
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong experience administering High Performance Computing (HPC) environments
- Experience with AI cluster administration and infrastructure operations
- Hands-on Kubernetes administration experience in on-premises environments
- Experience provisioning and managing PV/PVC storage through Kubernetes CSI drivers
- Strong Linux administration skills, specifically Ubuntu
- Scripting experience with Bash and/or Python
- Proven troubleshooting and operational support experience
- Ability to manage and maintain production infrastructure environments
Experience With One Or More Of The Following
- Dell PowerScale/Isilon
- VAST Storage
- NetApp ONTAP
- DDN IntelliFlash
- DDN Exascaler
- Lustre Parallel File Systems
Successful Candidates May Come From Organizations Focused On
- AI Infrastructure
- Machine Learning Platforms
- HPC Operations
- Research Computing
- Biotechnology
- Academic Medical Centers
- Digital Biology
- Financial Services AI Platforms
- Automotive AI Initiatives
- Large-Scale Data Science Environments
PREFERRED
- NVIDIA ecosystem experience
- NVIDIA Base Command Manager (BCM)
- Bright Cluster Manager
- MLOps platform exposure
- Containerization technologies and orchestration platforms
- High-performance networking experience
- RDMA technologies
- InfiniBand networking
- NVIDIA UFM
- Parallel file system administration
- Storage Technologies (highly desired)
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
INTRODUCTION
Kforce has a client in Austin, TX that is seeking a Machine Learning & AI Infrastructure Engineer. This is not a traditional AI Engineer or Data Scientist role. The hiring team is specifically seeking a unique blend of: HPC Administrator + Kubernetes Administrator + AI Infrastructure Operations Engineer. Candidates who have owned, operated, supported, and troubleshot production AI or HPC environments will be the strongest fit. Experience administering and maintaining systems is significantly more important than architecture-only experience.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support AI and HPC cluster environments
- Manage day-to-day operations of large-scale compute infrastructure
- Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Kubernetes-based platforms
- Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability across compute, storage, and networking environments
- Support AI model training and inference infrastructure
- Automate operational processes through scripting and tooling
- Partner with engineering teams and customers to optimize platform performance
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, storage, and containerization issues
- Support both internal platforms and customer-facing environments
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- 100% Remote Environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI, GenAI, and HPC technologies
- Flat organizational structure with minimal bureaucracy
- Direct impact on strategic technology initiatives
- Opportunity to work on platforms that support healthcare, research, drug discovery, and other meaningful AI-driven innovations
- High visibility and collaboration with industry-leading technical teams
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base Salary: $175,000 - $200,000+
- Annual Bonus: Typically 10%-15%
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k)
- Additional performance-based incentives
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong experience administering High Performance Computing (HPC) environments
- Experience with AI cluster administration and infrastructure operations
- Hands-on Kubernetes administration experience in on-premises environments
- Experience provisioning and managing PV/PVC storage through Kubernetes CSI drivers
- Strong Linux administration skills, specifically Ubuntu
- Scripting experience with Bash and/or Python
- Proven troubleshooting and operational support experience
- Ability to manage and maintain production infrastructure environments
Experience With One Or More Of The Following
- Dell PowerScale/Isilon
- VAST Storage
- NetApp ONTAP
- DDN IntelliFlash
- DDN Exascaler
- Lustre Parallel File Systems
Successful Candidates May Come From Organizations Focused On
- AI Infrastructure
- Machine Learning Platforms
- HPC Operations
- Research Computing
- Biotechnology
- Academic Medical Centers
- Digital Biology
- Financial Services AI Platforms
- Automotive AI Initiatives
- Large-Scale Data Science Environments
PREFERRED
- NVIDIA ecosystem experience
- NVIDIA Base Command Manager (BCM)
- Bright Cluster Manager
- MLOps platform exposure
- Containerization technologies and orchestration platforms
- High-performance networking experience
- RDMA technologies
- InfiniBand networking
- NVIDIA UFM
- Parallel file system administration
- Storage Technologies (highly desired)
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software40
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Automotive10
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Banking & Financial Services7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote machine learning engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Experience building and deploying models in cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Familiarity with MLOps tools including MLflow, Kubeflow, or SageMaker
- Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and machine learning theory
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field
- Experience with large-scale data processing using Spark, SQL, or distributed systems
Tips for Your Remote Machine Learning Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote machine learning engineer openings from companies hiring across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your stack and experience level before postings fill.
Show async collaboration in your portfolio
Remote machine learning teams rely on written documentation over verbal updates. Include README files, experiment logs, and model cards in your GitHub projects so hiring managers can evaluate your reasoning without a walkthrough call.
Demonstrate experiment tracking and reproducibility
Remote ML employers screen for candidates who manage their own workflows without oversight. Showcase your use of tools like MLflow, DVC, or Weights and Biases to show you can run structured, reproducible experiments independently in a distributed environment.
Target remote-first companies in your search
Remote-first software firms and AI-native startups have built distributed engineering cultures from the ground up. These employers are more likely to have remote-specific onboarding, async code review processes, and the tooling that makes remote machine learning work sustainable long-term.
Remote Machine Learning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote machine learning engineer job?
Target companies with established remote engineering cultures, such as remote-first software firms and distributed product teams, because they've already built the infrastructure for async collaboration. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to document model decisions and experiments without hand-holding. A strong GitHub presence, reproducible notebooks, and demonstrated experience with MLflow, DVC, or similar experiment-tracking tools give candidates a concrete edge over the competition.
Which companies hire remote machine learning engineers?
Companies hiring remote machine learning engineers right now include Block, CVS Health, and General Motors (GM), based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote openings for this role are concentrated at remote-first software companies, AI-native startups, and distributed teams in fintech, healthtech, and enterprise SaaS.
Can you get a remote machine learning engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level machine learning engineer roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one with minimal in-person guidance. The most effective path is building a public portfolio of end-to-end ML projects on GitHub, contributing to open-source model repositories, or completing structured ML engineering programs. Remote-first startups and research-oriented companies are the most likely to hire junior candidates who can demonstrate initiative through real, documented work.
Do you need a degree for remote machine learning engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh a candidate's GitHub portfolio, demonstrated proficiency with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and real project outcomes more heavily than a formal credential. That said, roles at enterprise firms and research-driven organizations often list a degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field as a baseline. Candidates without a degree strengthen their position by showing deployed models, clear experiment documentation, and measurable results from real projects.
Which industries hire the most remote machine learning engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote machine learning engineers are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Automotive, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams and have the data infrastructure and product demands that make remote machine learning work both practical and scalable.
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