Extern Subject Matter Expert (SME) – AI Applications Across Diverse Fields Remote · Contractor

We are seeking an innovative and technically adept Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), ideally with a technology background (software engineer/coder, CS degree preferred) and current experience in management consulting, product management, or similar roles.

Description

About the Role:

We are seeking an innovative and technically adept Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), ideally with a technology background (software engineer/coder, CS degree preferred) and current experience in management consulting, product management, or similar roles. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience utilizing cutting-edge AI models for real-world professional tasks, including content creation, quantitative and qualitative analysis, application development, research, and market sizing. The SME will leverage their deep familiarity with the latest AI technologies (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Llama, DeepSeek) to strategically integrate AI into diverse professional and business contexts.


Responsibilities:

  • Design and refine externship curricula, focusing on practical applications of frontier AI models for professional tasks across various business functions and industries.


  • Provide strategic insights on using advanced AI models to significantly enhance efficiency and quality in areas such as marketing, sales, customer support, product management, operations, and more.


  • Develop practical frameworks and detailed use-case guides for effectively deploying AI tools such as reasoning models, deep research agents, browser agents, front-end code generation (Canvas/Artifacts), text-to-image/video generation, and other emerging AI capabilities.


  • Review and refine instructional content to ensure it accurately represents current AI tools, features, and professional applications.


  • Lead interactive sessions, virtual workshops, and office hours, demonstrating real-world use-cases and best practices for leveraging LLMs and advanced AI tools.


  • Evaluate externs' deliverables for technical rigor, practical applicability, and effective integration of AI-driven methods.


Qualifications: Experience and Background:

  • Technology background with coding/software engineering experience; a CS degree is preferred.


  • Hands-on experience applying advanced AI models (LLMs, text/image/video generation, reasoning models, research agents, browser agents) in professional or extensive personal projects.


  • Demonstrated passion and curiosity for staying up-to-date with the latest AI models and features from labs including OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Llama, DeepSeek, etc.


  • Professional empathy for diverse business functions (Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, Growth, Product, Operations, Supply Chain) and industry-specific challenges (Financial Services, Healthcare, Tech/SaaS, Education).


  • Prior experience as a management consultant, investor, startup founder, or senior startup executive is highly beneficial.


  • Previous experience mentoring, teaching, or serving as an SME in educational or professional development contexts.


  • Exceptional ability to explain complex AI concepts and tools clearly to diverse, non-technical audiences.


  • Strong analytical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.


  • Organized, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic remote work environment.


Commitment:

  • Estimated time requirement: Up to 10 hours per week.