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Are you developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications? Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are at the heart of many developments in the tech industry and many companies are starting to develop AI-based software and applications — and this means that you need to have the right talent on your team with the right skills and Truss can help. 

Hiring remote talent in emerging markets like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia in Central Asia provides growing tech companies with a viable option to add talent to their teams with lower employment skills — but first you need to determine what skills those individuals need to have. We hope that this list of essential skills for building a successful remote AI/ML team will help get you started and drive success.

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Top 5 Skills Remote AI/ML Remote Developers Need to Have

When you hire remote AI/ML developers from across the globe — it is important that they have the skills they need to succeed as a part of your team. The list of skills that these talented developers will need include technical skills, like expertise in select programming languages and frameworks in addition to interpersonal skills that can help them succeed as part of a team.

Here is a list of skills that remote AI/ML developers need to have to help you and your company exceed expectations:

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1. Expert Programming Skills 

Programming is at the heart of any software or web development project — and that includes the development of AI or machine learning applications. When it comes to the development of AI and ML, Python is the premier programming language that you need to have expert knowledge of and proficiency in — but additional skill in R, Java, and C++ will prove to be an asset for developers. In addition to expert programming skills, remote developers with an interest in AI should have knowledge of libraries, frameworks, and key tools like TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.

2. Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning Fundamentals 

A deep knowledge base of machine learning and AI fundamentals is critical for developers to have. They must understand the core fundamentals of ML — like supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. Remote AI/ML developers need to have experience with deep learning architecture and model evaluation to include Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs).

3. Expertise in Data Analysis, Modeling, and Cloud Platforms 

AI/ML developers that are going to be successful need to have additional technical skills that include data analysis, data modeling, and cloud platforms. Developers need to understand data structures, know how to build accurate models, and must know how to analyze key data points to learn how to build better applications. A deep understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is essential for the deployment and implementation of AI/ML applications and potential hires need to have experience with tools like CloudFormation and Terraform. 

4. Problem-Solving Skills

The soft skills needed to be successful as a remote AI/ML developer may be even more critical than the technical skills. Problem-solving is crucial to success in the tech industry. Projects do not always go as planned and with brand-new applications like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, you are certain to encounter challenges along the way. This requires the ability to analyze the issue and find a viable solution that will help you move forward.  

5. Communication and Collaboration Skills

When you are part of a remote team — communication is an essential skill to have. The remote AI/ML developers you hire need to be able to communicate and collaborate with other teams at your company. This is even more important when employees live and work across the globe. Communication between teams needs to be clear and concise to ensure everyone is on the same page and major issues in the development process can be avoided. 


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How Can Truss Help Hire Remote AI/ML Developers?  

Hiring remote developers for your U.S.-based tech company can be complicated — but it doesn’t have to be with the help of Truss. This list of essential skills for building a successful remote AI/ML team will help you establish the type of talent you need to hire and Truss can help you find the perfect fit in emerging markets like Central Asia. 


Truss provides tech companies with a global hiring platform and Employer of Record services that can help you find, recruit, hire, onboard, and manage talented new developers. The Truss Team has years of experience recruiting tech talent in Central Asia and with your list of requirements, we can find individuals that have the skills you need to succeed. We will provide you with a list of potential hires and when you have made your decision, we will handle the onboarding and management processes. 

In addition to helping you with the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and management processes, Truss has the ability to function as your Employer of Record. With this service, we will handle the management of remote developers to ensure your company remains compliant with the local labor laws and avoids any potential errors or financial penalties.

Contact Team Truss today to learn more about how we can help you build a remote team of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning developers!

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