CFD Engineer - AI Trainer
Mindrift • Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay
Up to $37/hr equivalent
The most you can earn. Mindrift pays per task and shows the pay as an hourly rate.
Listed
5d ago
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About this role
From the Mindrift listing
About the role Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results. Requirements A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required. Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing. Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks. Comfortable with Python and GitHub. English at B2 level or above. Nice to have: aerospace, automotive, offshore or turbomachinery background; multiphase or particle-laden flow experience. Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active. Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $37 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements. Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you? Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection. Apply your expertise to real-world technology projects while gaining experience building high-quality solutions for a global platform. Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and more
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
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How much does Mindrift pay?
General evaluation tasks, such as fact-checking and tone checks, pay $15-30/hr and don't need an advanced degree. Verified experts can earn $40-100+/hr on specialized projects, so you can start as a generalist and move to a specialist track.
What does a typical Mindrift task involve?
Read a scenario, write a short prompt for the AI (around 100 words), evaluate two AI responses to it, fact-check the outputs, then write a brief explanation (around 50 words) on which response is better against the project rubric. The focus is clarity, safety, and rule-following, not creative writing.
Do task-based AI training roles require an interview?
Most use an online assessment or a test task instead of a live interview. When the listing says which, it's in the role details on this listing.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Short, hands-on tasks such as recording videos, sorting images, rating AI answers or checking data. Most take 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does STEM work look like for a CFD Engineer - AI Trainer?
You check AI answers to STEM questions, correct their errors and write expert reasoning. As a CFD Engineer - AI Trainer, you're hired for that judgment, so hands-on STEM experience matters.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Coding, Python, and English are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening to test for them.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at up to $37/hr equivalent, an hourly rate. Pay can change after we check the listing, so confirm the rate on the platform's application page.
Can I apply from outside Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and 3 other countries?
This role is open only to people based in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Oman. The limit is usually about where the platform can legally hire, so applying from elsewhere rarely leads to an offer. Check the description for tax or right-to-work rules before you apply, since they can differ by country.