STEM Experts Freelance – Innodata Lanka

Introductory Summary

Innodata Lanka is seeking enthusiastic STEM Experts to contribute remotely to an AI-driven project. In this part-time, global freelance opportunity, you’ll bring your STEM expertise to craft high-quality training data that helps shape advanced AI models—partnering with a trusted innovator in AI-driven data solutions.

Posting Date: 27 August 2025
Salary : 150,000 – 200,000 LKR
Company name: Innodata Lanka
Gender: Male/Female
Location: Colombo
Job Type : Part time, Remote job

Job ID – AU/033

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About the Company

Innodata Inc., founded in 1988 and headquartered in New Jersey, is a global leader in data engineering and AI—trusted by seven of the world’s largest technology firms to power their AI initiatives. It offers services spanning data annotation, generative AI fine-tuning, evaluation, model safety testing, and more via platforms like its annotation tools and GenAI evaluation suites
Innodata thrives on a mission to “make data valuable,” rooted in over 35 years of expertise and fueled by its multi-thousand-strong global subject-matter expert network across industries and geographies Recent accolades include being named among “30 Companies Closely Tied to the AI Revolution,” and unveiling its Generative AI Test + Evaluation Platform in partnership with NVIDIA at GTC 2025
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka (remote, freelance).
Office Address: Innodata Lanka (Pvt) Ltd; Colombo, Sri Lanka—established in 1994

The Role & Responsibilities

As a STEM Expert on this AI project, you’ll contribute domain-specific knowledge to enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI training data.

Define domain-relevant scenarios: Collaborate with project leads to shape STEM-focused prompts and examples, ensuring technical accuracy and clarity.
Annotate and validate data: Manually label or assess STEM content—such as mathematical problems, scientific explanations, or engineering scenarios—with precision to guide model behavior.
Ensure content correctness and consistency: Check that annotations follow established guidelines, maintain logical integrity, and align with scientific principles.
Provide feedback on edge cases and misclassifications: Highlight unclear, ambiguous, or incorrect examples to improve AI robustness and reduce errors in problem-solving.
Support remote collaboration workflows: Engage via cloud-based platforms and communication tools to synchronize with global project contributors and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

We’re looking for STEM-savvy individuals who can translate technical insight into training-quality content.

Strong educational foundation in STEM fields: Bachelor’s degree or higher in fields like physics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science.
Practical domain experience: Prior academic, research, or industry exposure adds depth when evaluating complex scenarios.
Attention to detail and analytical mindset: Exactness matters—your precision ensures the model learns accurately and avoids bias.
Effective communication in English: Ability to explain nuanced technical choices, annotate clearly, and engage in remote project discussions.
Reliable home office setup: You should have a stable internet connection and be comfortable navigating annotation platforms while managing your own time.

What We’re Looking For

Beyond technical chops, the ideal freelance STEM Expert brings collaborative energy and insight.

Curious and thoughtful: You enjoy digging into puzzles, questioning edge cases, and improving data quality.
Adaptive and flexible: As guidelines evolve, you easily pivot and embrace iterative feedback to optimize outcomes.
Esteemed collaborator: Even remotely, you connect clearly, share insight generously, and align with high project standards.
Growth-minded: You take pride in elevating AI’s reasoning, and view this as an opportunity to influence real-world intelligence systems.

Why Join Us

This freelance role offers more than a gig—it’s a chance to shape AI in a meaningful, impactful way.

Be part of AI innovation: Work with a company recognized at GTC 2025 for introducing enterprise-grade GenAI evaluation tools
Flexible, global freelance model: Set your schedule and work from Colombo while contributing to worldwide AI foundations.
Engage with a mission-driven culture: Join teams fueled by over three decades of AI, data, and platform development—way beyond annotation
Be rewarded fairly: Compensation in the range of 150,000 – 200,000 (local currency) for part-time efforts reflects the value your technical input brings to AI quality.
Growth opportunity: Expand your portfolio in AI, connect with international AI practices, and strengthen your expertise in emerging domains.

Related Roles & Typical Compensation

To help gauge your options, here are similar freelance and part-time STEM roles in Colombo’s AI and data ecosystem:

Job Title	Estimated Compensation (Part-Time)
AI Data Annotator – STEM Projects	120,000 – 160,000
AI Model Evaluation Specialist	140,000 – 180,000
STEM Subject Matter Expert – Freelance	160,000 – 200,000
Technical Content Reviewer – AI Training	130,000 – 170,000
Remote AI Quality Assurance Consultant	150,000 – 210,000