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Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.\r\nAbout the Role\r\nThis is a freelance role for a Tendem project. As a Python Data Scraping Engineer, you'll handle data scraping tasks requiring technical precision for web extraction and processing, utilizing various tools such as our provided Apify and OpenRouter alongside your own resourceful approaches.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nOwn end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.\r\nLeverage internal tools (Apify, OpenRouter) alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution while meeting defined requirements.\r\nEnsure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.\r\nEnforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery.\r\nScale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes.\r\nCompensation\r\nOn this project, contributors can earn up to $32 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.\r\nCompensation 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.\r\nAt least 3 year of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required).\r\nBachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields is a plus.\r\nStrong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs via proxies.\r\nProven ability to extract data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML).\r\nSolid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, delivering structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets).\r\nHands-on experience with LLMs and AI frameworks to enhance automation and problem-solving.\r\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.\r\nSelf-directed work ethic with ability to troubleshoot independently.\r\nA link to GitHub is a plus.\r\nEnglish proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required).\r\nWhy this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?\r\nWork fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.\r\nGain hands-on experience in a unique hybrid environment where human expertise and AI agents collaborate seamlessly — a distinctive skill set in a rapidly growing field.\r\nParticipate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Mind Rift","rawCompany":"mind rift","city":"Wausau","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-25T00:55:18.694Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"561320","title":"Temporary Help Services","slug":"temporary-help-services"},{"code":"541990","title":"All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services","slug":"all-other-professional-scientific-and-technical-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)","description":"Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Python Data Scraping Engineers to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.\r\nIn this role, as an AI Pilot – that's how we refer to this role at Mindrift – you'll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control to deliver accurate and actionable results.\r\nThis part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction and processing.\r\nWhat We Do\r\nThe Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. 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