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We connect you with NLP engineers who've designed language models, transformed text into features, and integrated NLP systems into production applications.
Find NLP specialists in weeks instead of months navigating a scarce ML talent pool.
Start with one engineer or spin up a full NLP squad as your language processing needs grow.
Onboard engineers who adopt your model pipelines, data annotation practices, and deployment workflows.
Partner with engineers experienced in transformers, language models, and production NLP systems.
We manage NDAs, cross-border contracts, and payroll while protecting your IP.
Benefit from 97% retention that preserves model knowledge across training cycles.
Find NLP specialists in weeks instead of months navigating a scarce ML talent pool.
Start with one engineer or spin up a full NLP squad as your language processing needs grow.
Onboard engineers who adopt your model pipelines, data annotation practices, and deployment workflows.
Partner with engineers experienced in transformers, language models, and production NLP systems.
We manage NDAs, cross-border contracts, and payroll while protecting your IP.
Benefit from 97% retention that preserves model knowledge across training cycles.
Our streamlined process connects you with NLP engineers who understand language models and integrate seamlessly with your ML workflow.
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NLP Engineering Insights From the X-Team Community
At X-Team, we provide NLP engineers who act like long-term teammates—designing language models, training text processing systems, and deploying solutions so your applications understand language at scale.
Our hiring process pre-vets every candidate for machine learning proficiency, NLP expertise, and cultural fit. We ensure only the most qualified and compatible ML engineers are presented for your consideration.
In many cases, we can match you with a single engineer within a few weeks. Larger teams take longer, depending on the skill sets and number of engineers required.
Yes. You can start with one NLP engineer or ramp up a dedicated ML team, then adjust headcount up or down as your language processing requirements evolve.
The cost to hire an NLP engineer varies by location, seniority, and engagement model. Freelance NLP engineers charge an average of $91 per hour, with most rates between $66 and $116 per hour. Full-time NLP engineers typically earn $70,000–$110,000+ annually, with starting salaries around $51,000, average salaries around $72,000, and senior positions around $110,000.
Freelance platforms can connect you with NLP engineers, but you're on the hook for sourcing, vetting, and managing the work. X-Team is different. We provide you with fully committed, pre-vetted engineers who integrate into your stack, tools, and culture for the long haul.
You do, as long as payment is current. All models and training pipelines created by X-Team engineers are fully yours, protected under clean work-for-hire and IP assignment agreements.
X-Team engineers adopt your repositories, boards, frameworks, and rituals from day one—joining stand-ups, code reviews, and sprint planning just like any in-house teammate.
We'll resolve the issue quickly, whether through feedback or replacing the engineer. Our goal is long-term cultural fit, not just quick placement.
X-Team's model is async-first, but we prioritize overlap with your core hours and match you with engineers who can collaborate in real time where it matters.
NLP engineers provided by X-Team follow your existing review and testing pipelines, use secure company-issued devices, and comply with best practices for credentials and access.
X-Team manages the full operational layer so you can scale globally without the legal or logistical friction. We handle onboarding, contracts, NDAs, and background checks. We ensure every engineer is properly classified and compliant in their country of residence. You receive a single, simple invoice—no paperwork overload, no surprises.
We'll sign an MSA that covers the terms of our work together. After that, our minimum engagement for a contracted scope of work is 3 months.