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HIRE EXPERT ML ENGINEERS
Build Intelligent Systems with Pre-Vetted ML Engineers from India
Looking to hire ML Engineers who actually deliver? Zeksta provides dedicated ML Engineers with 2-10+ years of experience. Our remote engineers are trained in modern productivity tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot — enabling 5X faster development without sacrificing quality.
Whether you need a senior ML Engineer for production models, or a dedicated ML Engineer for long-term work — we have pre-vetted talent ready to join your team in 48 hours.
8 reasons why 500+ companies trust us with their ML engineering needs
15-Day Risk-Free Trial
Try before you commit. If not satisfied within 15 days, get a free replacement or walk away.
48-Hour Onboarding
Share requirements today, get matched profiles tomorrow, start working by day 3.
AI-Powered Developers
Our engineers use Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT daily — delivering 5X faster.
Founder-Level Access
Talk directly with decision makers. No account manager delays.
Direct Communication
Chat directly with your developer on Slack or Teams. No middleman delays.
Flexible Contracts
No long-term lock-in. Scale up or down anytime. Monthly rolling contracts.
Free Replacement
Developer not working out? Free replacement within the first month. No questions asked.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, no surprise invoices. What we quote is what you pay. Simple and honest.
ML engineering experts across every specialization
ML Engineer
Core ML expertise
Senior ML Engineer
7+ years experience
ML Lead / Architect
Model and platform design
Python ML Developer
Strong Python foundations
MLOps Engineer
Scalable deployment systems
LLM Engineer
Prompting and model orchestration
AI Application Engineer
Enterprise integrations
ML Consultant
Architecture & strategy
Dedicated ML Engineer
Full-time commitment
Remote ML Engineer
Timezone aligned
Contract ML Dev
Project-based hiring
ML Platform Engineer
APIs and model serving
ML Core
- Python 3.11+
- NumPy / Pandas
- Scikit-learn
- Pandas DataFrames
- Model Evaluation
Deep Learning & LLMs
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- Hugging Face
- OpenAI API
- LangChain
ML Architecture
- Feature Engineering
- Model Serving
- RAG
- Vector Databases
- Experiment Tracking
Data & Pipelines
- SQL
- Pandas
- Spark
- Airflow
- Kafka
Testing & Quality
- Pytest
- MLflow
- A/B Testing
- Integration Testing
- Model Validation
Build, DevOps & AI
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- FastAPI
- AWS
- Model Monitoring
- Cursor / Copilot
Choose how you want to work with us — from quick tasks to full teams
Hourly
Flexible Hours
Best for: Quick tasks, bug fixes, uncertain scope
- Pay only for hours actually worked
- No minimum commitment required
- Start or stop anytime you want
- Weekly detailed time reports
- Ideal for testing before scaling
Part-Time
80 Hours / Month
Best for: Ongoing support, maintenance, smaller scope
- Dedicated developer for 4 hrs/day
- Same developer for continuity
- Daily async progress updates
- Great for startups with limited budget
- Easy to scale up to full-time later
Full-Time
160 Hours / Month
Best for: Long-term projects, core product dev
- Fully dedicated developer (8 hrs/day)
- Daily standups with your team
- Feels like your own in-house hire
- Direct Slack/Teams communication
- Best value per hour of work
Team / POD
3+ Developers
Best for: Large projects, fast scaling
- Complete squad: Devs + PM + QA
- Single point of contact for you
- Faster delivery with parallel work
- Volume discounts available
- Enterprise-grade project management
Simple, honest pricing. What we quote is what you pay.
Hourly
$18+
per hour
- Pay as you go
- No minimum hours
- Weekly time reports
- 15-day free trial
Part-Time
$1,250
per month (80 hrs)
- 4 hours/day dedicated
- Same developer continuity
- Daily async updates
- 15-day free trial
Full-Time
$2,500
per month (160 hrs)
- 8 hours/day dedicated
- Daily standups included
- Free replacement guarantee
- 15-day free trial
- Best value per hour
Custom Team
Custom
get instant estimate
- Choose team composition
- Select experience levels
- Instant price estimate
- Volume discounts
See the real cost of hiring — not just the hourly rate
| Cost Category | Zeksta | In-House Hiring | Freelancers | Platforms (Turing, Toptal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time & Setup Costs | ||||
| Time to Hire | 48 hours | 3–6 months | 1–4 weeks | 2–6 weeks |
| Recruiting / Platform Fee | $0 | $2,000–5,000 | 10–20% markup | $500–2,000 |
| Job Ads & Sourcing | $0 | $500–1,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Interview & HR Time | $0 | $1,000–2,000 | Your time | Minimal |
| Onboarding & Training | Included | $1,000–3,000 | Your time | Minimal |
| Ongoing Costs | ||||
| Developer Hourly Rate | $18–40/hr | $50–150/hr | $20–60/hr | $30–80/hr |
| Annual Salary Hikes | Not your problem | 10–20% yearly | Renegotiation | Rate changes |
| Benefits & Insurance | Not your problem | $2,000–5,000/year | N/A | N/A |
| Office & Equipment | Not your problem | $1,000–3,000/year | N/A | N/A |
| Severance if Fired | $0 | 1–3 months salary | $0 | $0 |
| Quality & Guarantees | ||||
| Pre-Vetted Quality | Top 2% | You vet yourself | Variable | Usually |
| Free Trial Period | 15 days | No | Rare | 7–14 days |
| Free Replacement | Yes | No | No | Sometimes |
| Backup if Dev Leaves | Instant | Hire again | Find new | Usually |
| Overall Rating | ||||
Share Requirements
Tell us about your model, data stack, and experience level needed.
Share Requirements
Tell us about your model, data stack, and experience level needed.
Get Matched Profiles
We present 2–4 pre-vetted ML Engineers with code samples / portfolio.
Get Matched Profiles
We present 2–4 pre-vetted ML Engineers with code samples / portfolio.
Interview & Select
Interview candidates directly with your technical questions.
Interview & Select
Interview candidates directly with your technical questions.
Risk-Free Trial
Engineer joins your team. Not satisfied? Free replacement.
Risk-Free Trial
Engineer joins your team. Not satisfied? Free replacement.
Scale As Needed
Add more engineers or scale down. No lock-in contracts.
Scale As Needed
Add more engineers or scale down. No lock-in contracts.
Trusted by
BuchiPay
BuchiPay (Fintech)
Built a complete fintech payment platform with ML Engineer and Node.js. From MVP to production in 6 weeks.
6 Weeks
MVP Delivery
50K+
Transactions
99.9%
Uptime
Fintech & NBFC
E-Commerce
Healthcare
SaaS
Real Estate
Social Apps
How much does it cost to hire an ML Engineer?
Our ML Engineers start at $18 per hour. Part-time (80 hrs/month) starts at $1,250/month. Full-time starts at $2,500/month. Exact cost depends on experience level and skills.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes! 15-day risk-free trial. If not working out, walk away or request free replacement.
How fast can I get an ML Engineer?
Within 48 hours. Present pre-vetted candidates within 24-48 hours. Engineer can start in 1-2 days.
Can I replace the developer if not satisfied?
Yes. Free replacement guarantee within the first month. No questions asked.
Who owns the code and IP?
You do. 100%. All code and IP belong to you, protected by NDA.
Do you sign NDA?
Yes, every engagement protected by NDA and confidentiality agreements.
What time zones do developers work in?
We align with your timezone — US, UK, Europe, or Australia. Served clients in 25+ countries.
Are your engineers trained in productivity tools?
Yes! Engineers use Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT daily to ship 5X faster.
What specific technologies does the ML Engineer know?
Python, NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, MLflow, Spark, Airflow, and Docker.
How is Zeksta different from freelancers?
3 key differences: 1) Pre-vetted quality — top 2% pass screening. 2) Reliability — dedicated developers. 3) Backup — immediate replacement if developer leaves.
Can I scale my team up or down?
Yes, easily. Add developers in days. Scale down with no penalties.
What are your payment terms?
Monthly, bi-weekly, or milestone-based. Wire transfer, PayPal, or US entity with detailed invoices.
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