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Innodata Inc.

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$75 - $100/hr

We are seeking experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the training and evaluation of advanced AI models. You will leverage your domain expertise to create, review, and validate high ...

Innodata Inc.

Subject Matter Experts

$75 - $100/hr

We are seeking experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the training and evaluation of advanced AI models. You will leverage your domain expertise to create, review, and validate high ...

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AspectSubject Matter ExpertsTechnical Writers
CredentialsExpertise in specific field, often with advanced degrees or certificationsWriting and communication skills, often with degrees in journalism, communications, or related fields
Work EnvironmentConsulting, training, or providing expertise within organizations or projectsCreating manuals, guides, and documentation, often in office or remote settings
Industry UsageUsed across industries to provide specialized knowledgeUsed across industries to produce technical documentation
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding expertise roles, consulting, or hiring specialistsLooking for documentation, writing services, or technical communication roles

Subject Matter Experts possess deep knowledge in specific fields, often providing expertise and guidance, while Technical Writers focus on creating clear, accurate documentation based on technical information. Both roles are essential in technical projects but serve different functions within organizations.

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Innodata Inc.
IT Services • 501 - 1,000 employees

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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$75 - $100/hr

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Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Scope of the Role:

We are seeking experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the training and evaluation of advanced AI models. You will leverage your domain expertise to create, review, and validate high-quality technical content, ensuring AI-generated responses are accurate, logical, and scientifically sound.

Domains Hiring For

  • High-Energy Physics Theory
  • Number Theory / Competition Mathematics
  • Computer Vision (Classical CV, CNNs, Video Analytics, Segmentation)
  • Statistical Machine Learning (Feature Selection, Statistical Modelling)
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Signal Processing (Compressed Sensing, Digital Signal Processing, Feature Selection)
  • Computational Neuroscience

What You'll Own: 

  • Review the assigned domain archives thoroughly to understand the subject matter, terminology, processes, policies, historical context, and key updates.
  • Extract relevant facts, concepts, scenarios, exceptions, and decision points from the archived material.
  • Create clear and accurate question-and-answer pairs based only on the approved archive content.
  • Cover different levels of complexity, including factual recall, conceptual understanding, application-based scenarios, reasoning, and edge cases.
  • Ensure every answer is complete, unambiguous, and traceable to the relevant archive, document, or source section.
  • Avoid assumptions, external information, duplicate questions, and content that is outdated or inconsistent with the latest archived version.
  • Flag gaps, conflicting information, unclear language, or missing context in the archives for domain-owner clarification.
  • Classify each Q&A with relevant metadata such as domain, topic, difficulty level, source archive, version/date, and reviewer status.

You'll Thrive in this Role If You Have: 

  • Master's or PhD in the relevant domain
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written English communication.
  • Prior experience in research, academia, or industry is preferred.
  • Familiarity with AI, Machine Learning, or LLMs is an added advantage.

The expected salary range for this position is $75- $100 USD per hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

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