Leading Subject Matter Expert Jobs

Become an authority in your professional field with high-paying Subject Matter Expert jobs as you provide specialized knowledge, guidance and insight.

What does a Subject Matter Expert do?

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) lend their deep knowledge and expertise in particular topics or fields to businesses and organizations, providing essential insights and guidance. SME positions span across industries, from healthcare to technology, and roles can range from consultants to trainers.

The Benefits of Being a Subject Matter Expert

As a Subject Matter Expert, you have an opportunity to shape your industry's future, making a direct impact on strategic decisions and products. Providing thought leadership not only sets you apart professionally, but affords you the chance to influence great change within your field.

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$80K - $95K *

Unlock quality assurance excellence as a QA Engineer, validating features throughout the development process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance automation tools, and ensure compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $126K *

Collaborate to manage and execute impactful event experiences by aligning strategies, budgets, and communications. Drive stakeholder engagement and ensure seamless logistics for over 60 annual events...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Champion customer success by leading cross-functional teams to optimize product delivery, manage UAS programs, and enhance relationships with US Government stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading application analysts in project execution, ensuring effective communication, and driving the implementation of clinical and business application systems to opt...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $120K *

Join an innovative team to optimize marketing automation strategies and drive lead generation through Marketo and SFDC. Collaborate on data-driven solutions while maintaining high data quality and per...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $120K *

Empower lead generation by building and managing marketing systems that drive inbound traffic. Utilize Marketo and Salesforce for optimization, ensuring data integrity and collaboration across teams f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $120K *

Contribute to strategic marketing initiatives by leveraging Marketo and Salesforce for lead generation, data optimization, and performance analytics, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving project success across complex, cross-functional initiatives. As a strategic leader, you will manage resources, align stakeholders, and deliver results on time and within bu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Champion data-driven solutions for clinical trials. Develop advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to enhance patient enrollment and streamline trial management while adhering to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving marketing initiatives that generate inbound leads, utilizing Marketo and Salesforce for optimization, data management, and strategic insights across cross-functional tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading cutting-edge alignment research autonomously in a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with peers to drive meaningful advancements in AI technology and ensuring align...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $200K *

Engage in strategic deal pursuits, building relationships and driving large-scale opportunities. Utilize expert selling strategies to connect solutions with client needs, while leading cross-functiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $116K *

Partner with us to deliver critical application support, enhance cloud operations, and streamline incident management. Drive system performance and collaborate closely with engineering teams to optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive economic impact by building partnerships with employers, educators, and economic developers. Enhance workforce readiness in communities through strategic relationship management and c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Engage in meaningful community development by driving workforce readiness initiatives and fostering connections between employers, educators, and policymakers. Shape impactful training programs and ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's passionate about enhancing workforce readiness and building impactful relationships across communities. Leverage your expertise in economic development to drive success and foster c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive workforce development initiatives by building relationships with employers and communities, advancing their certification, and expanding the use of workforce tools and funding...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Champion economic growth by leading community workforce development initiatives, fostering partnerships, and driving employer engagement to enhance workforce readiness standards across diverse communi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$60K - $101K *

Empower employees by facilitating engaging training workshops on AI and digital tools, ensuring practical understanding of technology application in daily work, supporting individuals across all level...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $189K *

Empower Agile teams by serving as a Release Train Engineer, facilitating key ART events, coaching scrum masters, and ensuring effective delivery of critical projects while engaging with government lea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that shapes global regulatory strategy in a fast-paced environment. You will lead comprehensive regulatory plans, ensuring alignment and execution from development to post-marketing, impac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Champion revenue cycle management by analyzing data, enhancing billing, and resolving coding issues to optimize financial health across clinical specialties. Collaborate with teams to implement effect...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Shape organizational success by executing M&A HR strategies; conduct culture assessments and drive talent planning to optimize integration and mitigate risks through impactful organizational design...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $270K *

Champion Developer Success by leading a high-performing global support team, optimizing operations, and enhancing customer interactions through technical excellence and empathy for complex, mission-cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Subject Matter Expert job?question toggle

    Subject Matter Experts typically require a bachelor’s degree in their relevant field, as well as several years of experience. Higher roles may require a master's degree or PhD.

  • What industries hire Subject Matter Experts?question toggle

    Almost every industry hires Subject Matter Experts, from healthcare to technology and media. Organizations of all sizes rely on SMEs to provide guidance, training, and expertise in their respective fields.

  • How much can a Subject Matter Expert earn per year?question toggle

    On Ladders, Subject Matter Expert jobs pay $100,000 per year or more, with exact amounts depending on industry, location, and level of expertise.