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AI Technical Mentor - Independent Contractor (US Canada, Europe, MENA, India & APAC Timezones)

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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
11 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

Udacity is seeking experienced professionals for an AI Technical Mentor position working on a remote, independent contractor basis. This role suits individuals with a strong background in artificial intelligence who enjoy guiding students through modern technology programs across multiple global timezones.

Role Overview

As an independent contractor mentor within the School of Artificial Intelligence, the chosen professional will support learners through various educational touchpoints. The role involves guiding students via video calls, hosting virtual technical deep-dive presentations, and managing group question-and-answer sessions. Mentors help bridge knowledge gaps by reviewing student submissions, discussing complex concepts, and demonstrating project rubric expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct one-on-one video calls to address specific learner questions related to course content and projects.
Review student project submissions prior to scheduled mentoring calls to provide targeted feedback.
Prepare and deliver virtual technical deep-dive slide presentations that review concepts and explore real-world use cases.
Host project walkthroughs to outline rubric expectations, common hurdles, and sample evaluations.
Facilitate regular group question-and-answer sessions via Slack or video to assist learners with ongoing coursework.

Requirements

Possess five or more years of proven technical expertise and experience working in artificial intelligence or machine learning.
Demonstrate a strong passion for mentoring and helping others succeed in their educational journey.
Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and foster a positive learning environment.
Maintain a deep understanding of the technology industry and emerging trends within the artificial intelligence space.
Maintain the flexibility to work part-time as an external contractor alongside current professional commitments.

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure.
Practical experience building end-to-end artificial intelligence, machine learning, or generative AI projects.

Skills and Tools

Proficiency in Python programming and API integration.
Strong understanding of core artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts.
Familiarity with large language models, generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and model evaluation.
Working knowledge of machine learning libraries including NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
Exposure to artificial intelligence frameworks such as LangChain and LlamaIndex.
Understanding of retrieval-augmented generation, embeddings, and vector databases.

About the Company

Udacity, an Accenture company, operates an immersive online learning platform focused on radical talent transformation in digital technologies. The organization powers corporate technical training across fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and cloud computing. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the company functions as an equal opportunity employer dedicated to empowering people with market-relevant skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official company careers page to join the talent pool for upcoming project initiatives.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorchTensorFlowAWSGCPAzureLangChainRAG

Questions candidates ask

What is the employment type for this role?

This position is an independent contractor role with part-time flexibility to fit alongside current professional commitments.

What are the primary responsibilities of a mentor?

Mentors conduct 1:1 video support calls, host virtual technical deep-dive slide presentations, perform project walkthroughs, and lead group Q&A sessions.

What technical skills are mandatory for the School of AI?

Mandatory skills include Python proficiency, API integration, core AI/ML understanding, LLMs and GenAI tools, prompt engineering, machine learning libraries, and RAG frameworks.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5 or more years of proven technical experience in artificial intelligence or machine learning.

How do I apply for this position?

Candidates should apply directly through the official company careers page of Udacity.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Udacity careers page.

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