Hire Machine Learning Engineers
Machine learning engineers take models from notebook to production. Our LATAM ML engineers build, deploy and monitor models — including LLM-powered features — on your stack.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$205,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$57,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 72%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a machine learning engineer does
Hire remote machine learning engineers from Latin America.
- Build, train and evaluate machine learning models
- Deploy models to production and build inference services
- Design feature pipelines and manage training data
- Monitor model performance, drift and cost
- Build LLM and RAG-based product features
- Partner with product and data teams on use cases
Core skills we test for
- Python & PyTorch / TensorFlow
- MLOps & model deployment
- Feature engineering
- LLMs, embeddings & RAG
- Model evaluation & monitoring
- Cloud ML infrastructure
Tools they work in
Hiring machine learning engineers, answered
How quickly can I hire a machine learning engineer?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote machine learning engineer from Latin America cost?
Most of our machine learning engineers are paid around $57,000 a year, versus roughly $205,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 72% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet machine learning engineers?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your machine learning engineer?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.