Scale AI
SubjectMatterExpert
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“Subject Matter Expert at Scale AI. Skills: Domain expertise, Quality assurance, Data analysis. Conduct structured audits of task outputs. Evaluate accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project guidelines”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure high standards are consistently met; Improve overall output quality
Industry & Context.
Identify systemic issues; Recommend improvements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Deep domain expertise in a specialized field, Analytical skills, Ability to produce clear, structured, and actionable feedback, High attention to detail, Commitment to accuracy and consistency
Nice to Have
Experience in quality assurance, Experience in auditing, Experience in evaluation frameworks
What You'll Do.
Conduct structured audits of task outputs
and adherence to project guidelines
Apply domain expertise to assess nuanced or complex
Identify patterns of quality issues
Flag systemic gaps impacting output standards
Define and refine quality benchmarks
Define and refine scoring rubrics
Define and refine evaluation criteria
Contribute to development of gold standards
Contribute to development of reference materials
Ensure quality frameworks reflect domain-specific rigor
Analyze audit results to generate actionable insights
Provide structured reports with clear recommendations
Partner with internal stakeholders to calibrate on quality
Partner with internal stakeholders to calibrate on scoring
Recommend improvements to workflows
Recommend improvements to guidelines
Recommend improvements to evaluation processes
Support calibration efforts to ensure alignment across reviewers
Support calibration efforts to ensure alignment across quality
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with internal stakeholders; Alignment across reviewers; Alignment across quality stakeholders
Communication Scope
Actionable feedback
Full Job Description
Subject Matter Expert Role Description Engagement Type: Part-time (Hourly) — Work as many or as few hours as you'd like, with the flexibility to set your own schedule based on your availability. Overview The Subject Matter Expert is a specialized role focused exclusively on quality evaluation and standards definition within assigned projects. This role is designed for subject-matter experts who provide high-value insights through audits, quality frameworks, and performance analysis. The Subject Matter Expert does not engage in contributor management, real-time support, or operational task coordination. Instead, the role centers on assessing output quality, identifying systemic issues, and recommending improvements to ensure high standards are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Quality Audits & Evaluation Conduct structured audits of task outputs to evaluate accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project guidelines. Apply domain expertise to assess nuanced or complex work requiring specialized knowledge. Identify patterns of quality issues and flag systemic gaps impacting output standards. Quality Standards & Benchmarking Define and refine quality benchmarks, scoring rubrics, and evaluation criteria based on project needs. Contribute to the development of gold standards and reference materials for high-quality outputs. Ensure quality frameworks reflect domain-specific rigor where applicable. Analysis & Insights Analyze audit results to generate actionable insights on quality trends and performance gaps. Provide structured reports with clear recommendations to improve overall output quality. Partner with internal stakeholders to calibrate on quality expectations and scoring consistency. Process Improvement (Quality-Focused) Recommend improvements to workflows, guidelines, and evaluation processes based on audit findings. Support calibration efforts to ensure alignment across reviewers and quality stakeholders. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives stri
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