AI/ML Expert for Cybersecurity Startup

Senior Python AI/ML Developer Needed – Cybersecurity Startup We’re building ZEX, an AI-powered cybersecurity platform focused on fraud detection, scam prevention, and threat intelligence (India-focused). We’re looking for a senior Python AI/ML developer (hourly) to lead and support a mid-level developer while architecting and building our core intelligence systems. Scope of Work Design and implement AI/ML architecture (end-to-end) Build models for: Scam detection (SMS, WhatsApp, email – NLP) Phishing & malicious URL detection Fraud detection (UPI, behavioral anomalies) Develop real-time ML APIs using Python (FastAPI/Flask) Create data pipelines, training workflows, and model evaluation systems Optimize models for accuracy + low latency Deploy using Docker / Kubernetes Mentor and guide existing developer (code reviews, architecture) Requirements Strong experience in Python, AI/ML systems Hands-on with PyTorch / TensorFlow / Scikit-learn Experience with NLP, anomaly detection, or fraud systems Experience building and deploying ML APIs at scale What We Expect Production-ready ML systems (not just experiments) Clean, scalable architecture Ability to take ownership and guide team Bonus Experience in cybersecurity / fintech / fraud detection Experience with real-time systems Goal: Build the intelligence layer powering real-time threat detection in ZEX.