A network built for senior practitioners
Senior only
5 to 6 years and up
Remote
UK, Europe and the GCC
1 in 7
clears our vetting
75/100
the pass mark
If you're a senior Data Engineer, Data Scientist, AI/ML Engineer, or MLOps specialist, and you want to work with clients who value your seniority, then apply.
Remote Data
and AI roles,
senior only
Mahala places senior freelance data engineers, remote data scientists, and AI/ML engineers into enterprise and government engagements across Europe and the GCC. Every role is senior, every engagement is remote, and every commercial relationship runs through Mahala.ai B.V. (Dutch B.V.) on a single contract with monthly invoicing.
Who we're looking for
01
At least 5 to 6 years of professional experience in your discipline.
02
Documented enterprise delivery, production systems, not portfolios.
03
A track record of working inside regulated, high-stakes environments.
04
Genuine consulting capability, scoping, stakeholder management, accountability.
05
Comfortable with remote engagement models, such as VDI or Citrix where required.
What you can expect
01
Engagements with enterprise and government clients across Europe and the GCC.
02
Compensation that reflects senior delivery, not commodity rates.
03
A 75/100 admission threshold across two layers of vetting. We publish it because it changes who applies.
04
Direct relationships with the founders, not anonymous account managers.
05
No exclusivity demands. Your career is yours.
Process
- Submit your application below.
- If your profile matches our active demand, we schedule a structured technical screen.
- We follow up with a consulting-fit interview and reference check.
- Successful candidates join the bench and become eligible for client matches.
We respond to every application within ten working days. We don't ghost.