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Remote Data Engineering jobs

Use your Data Engineering expertise to train and evaluate AI models.

  • 100% remote
  • Flexible hours
  • Hourly / per-task pay
  • 9 open roles

Data Engineering Expert

Take on remote, asynchronous data engineering projects lasting 2 to 3 weeks, with 10 to 20 hours per week and pay of $60 to $100 per hour. Use ETL, cloud infrastructure, data warehousing, and modern engineering tools.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania +92 more
English
Flexible hours
Hourly · $60–$100/hr

Posted Nov 10, 2026

SQL & Analytics Engineer Expert (English)

Build realistic SQL analytics scenarios and assess model answers for correctness and warehouse efficiency. Pay is $60 to $100 per hour, with a commitment of 20+ hours per week.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania +92 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $60–$100/hr

Posted Nov 5, 2026

Associate Forward Deployed Engineer

Earn $40 to $60 per hour as an Associate Forward Deployed Engineer supporting customer data ingestion, transfer, validation, and workflow automation. Use Python, APIs, command-line tools, and Git in a flexible part-time contract role.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $40–$60/hr

Posted Sep 16, 2026

Big Data Engineer

Build and maintain large-scale data pipelines, distributed systems, and databases as a remote, part-time Big Data Engineer. Pay is $30 to $80 per hour, with applications starting on OpenTrain.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria +49 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Mid-Senior level
Hourly · $30–$80/hr

Posted Sep 15, 2026

MongoDB Specialist for AI Workflow Tasks

Create realistic MongoDB database tasks, prepare sample data, and record practical workflows that help train AI systems. This remote contractor role is open in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan and pays up to $20 per hour.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · Bangladesh, India, Pakistan
English
Part-time · Flexible
Hourly · $20/hr

Posted Sep 5, 2026

Dockerfile Data Validation Engineer

Build Dockerfile-based validation workflows for datasets, schemas, and model artifacts using Python or Bash, CI/CD, and automated quality checks. This part-time contract role requires 20+ hours weekly and is open to candidates in 10 countries.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · India, Pakistan, Nigeria +7 more
English
Part-time · Flexible

Posted Aug 3, 2026

SWE Bench Data Engineer and Data Scientist

Build and validate Python data pipelines, process structured and unstructured data, and create evaluation tasks for AI systems. This 20-plus-hour contract is open to candidates in selected countries.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · India, Pakistan, Nigeria +7 more
English
Part-time · Flexible

Posted Jul 16, 2026

SQL Engineer, AI Query Evaluation

Work remotely as an expert SQL Engineer evaluating AI-generated queries, database designs, and data-processing logic for up to $50 per hour. The role requires 20+ hours per week and strong database engineering experience.

Coding & Software
Text
Remote · Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil +14 more
English
Part-time · Flexible
Expert level
Hourly · $50/hr

Posted Jul 9, 2026

Vibecode Specialist (Web Scraping and Data Extraction)

Work globally as a Vibecode Specialist building Python scrapers for complex, JavaScript-heavy websites. Earn $20 per hour while delivering clean, validated datasets for AI training.

Coding & Software
Text
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Intermediate level
Hourly · $20/hr

Posted Feb 26, 2026

What this work can involve

Data Engineering expertise may be applied to AI-training work such as annotating examples, reviewing code, evaluating model responses, or assessing other data-related material. The exact responsibilities depend on the individual project. Read each live posting carefully to confirm what the work involves and whether its stated requirements match your background.

  • Review or label data-related examples used in AI development.
  • Evaluate code, model outputs, or other material where Data Engineering knowledge is relevant.
  • Check the individual posting for the precise scope, qualifications, and project expectations.

How hiring works through OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the hiring organization for these public roles, and candidates apply through OpenTrain. A successful candidate may be placed or referred by OpenTrain to the client whose project they will support. Hiring details are specific to each role, so use the live posting as the source of truth for its requirements and responsibilities.

  • Apply through OpenTrain rather than directly to an unnamed third-party platform.
  • Review the individual posting for role-specific eligibility and requirements.
  • OpenTrain may place or refer successful candidates to the relevant client project.

Frequently asked questions

What can this work involve?
Data Engineering AI-training work can involve annotating or reviewing examples, evaluating model responses, reviewing code, or assessing data-related material where that subject knowledge is relevant. The actual duties vary by posting, so inspect each live role to understand its responsibilities.
Where can I find role-specific details?
The individual live posting is the source of truth for eligibility, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, pay, hours, schedule, location rules, and client-specific requirements. Read the full posting before deciding whether a role fits your circumstances.
How does hiring work through OpenTrain?
OpenTrain is the hiring organization for roles on OpenTrain, and candidates apply through OpenTrain. OpenTrain may place or refer successful candidates to the client whose project they will support. Consult each live posting for its specific hiring-related requirements.
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