Overview
Remote
$0 - $0
Part Time
Skills
Python
Machine Learning
LLMs
NLP
Conversational AI
LangChain
OpenAI APIs
Job Details
Job Title: Part-Time AI Engineer (InsurTech Startup | Equity-Based)
Location: Remote
Industry: Insurance / InsurTech
Work Type: Part-Time / Flexible Hours
Compensation: Equity-based (no salary for 3 initial months)
About the Startup
We are an early-stage InsurTech startup building an AI-powered software platform to help insurance agents automate daily tasks and enable customers to easily understand, compare, and manage insurance policies.We are currently in the MVP development stage and are looking for part-time AI Engineers who can contribute consistently while balancing other commitments.
Role Overview
As a Part-Time AI Engineer, you will contribute to building specific AI features and modules rather than owning the entire platform. You will work closely with the founder(s) and core team on well-defined tasks related to AI, automation, and intelligence.
Important Note:
This role does not offer immediate monetary compensation.
Contributors will receive equity or profit-sharing after product validation, funding, or revenue generation.
This role is ideal for:
Professionals working full-time elsewhere
Freelancers or consultants seeking long-term upside
Engineers interested in startup exposure and equity
Time Commitment
~10 20 hours per week (flexible)
Fully remote
Deliverable-based contributions
Key Responsibilities
Develop AI/ML features for insurance-related use cases
Assist in building:
Conversational AI / chatbots for agents and customers
Document processing (policy documents, claims, forms)
AI-powered recommendations and insights
Support data preparation, model training, and testing
Integrate AI components with backend APIs
Improve model performance and reliability over time
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong programming skills in Python
Hands-on experience with Machine Learning or AI
Experience working with LLMs, NLP, or Conversational AI
Familiarity with tools such as:
OpenAI APIs / Hugging Face
LangChain or similar frameworks
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Nice to Have
Exposure to insurance, fintech, or regulated domains
Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or REST APIs
Cloud experience (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform)
Prior startup, freelance, or side-project experience
What We Offer
Flexible, part-time work with remote setup
Opportunity to earn equity or profit share
Real-world AI product development experience
Potential to transition into a full-time or founding role later
Recognition as an early contributor to the product
Who Should Apply
AI/ML Engineers seeking part-time involvement
Software engineers exploring AI-focused roles
Freelancers interested in equity-based startups
Builders who enjoy shipping MVPs
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