AI/Machine Learning Subject Matter Expert

Job Title: AI/ML SME – AI/Machine Learning Subject Matter Expert 

Location: Jersey City NJ 07310-1686 -- 1 day a week (Tuesdays), Can be more days in future

Duration: 6 months to start with

 US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time

Summary of job:

• 7+ years of industry experience in software engineering, data science, or machine learning, including technical leadership experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience building and delivering Generative AI/LLM solutions, preferably production applications.
• Proven experience architecting and operating large-scale production software, AI/ML systems, and/or data platforms.
• Strong understanding of LLMs, embeddings, RAG, prompt engineering, context management, and modern GenAI architectures.
• Hands-on experience building reasoning models via post-training techniques — supervised fine-tuning (SFT) on chain-of-thought/reasoning traces and reinforcement learning (RL) methods (e.g., RLHF, RLVR, PPO, GRPO, DPO) — including reward/verifier design and evaluating gains in multi-step reasoning.
• Strong Python skills and experience with modern AI/ML and GenAI frameworks and tooling.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and production deployment of scalable applications.
• Strong understanding of GenAI evaluation, testing, monitoring, security, and responsible AI practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate complex technical decisions to both engineering and executive audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related technical field.

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position is $75 to $85hr. 

Benefits of our contractor

At Harvey Nash, we know that great technology professionals deserve great support. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive—professionally and personally. From company-contributed medical, dental, and vision plans to a 401(k), we invest in your health and future. You’ll also enjoy perks like referral bonuses, commuter savings, a mobile payroll app for easy access to your pay and benefits, and a variety of voluntary insurance options to fit your lifestyle. Join a global IT leader that values your expertise, rewards your contributions, and supports your well-being every step of the way.