Data Science Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $150/hr
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Data Scientist Talent Network
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100–$150/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for data science deliverables. This includes exploratory data analyses , statistical modeling work , machine learning pipelines , and technical reports.
- Evaluate AI-generated or human-created work against established criteria to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Provide detailed written justifications for evaluations and scores to maintain transparency.
- Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment for reproducible and defensible assessments.
- Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate on submitted work for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 1+ years of professional data science experience.
- Experience at a leading technology, research, or quantitative firm.
- Strong command of Python , SQL , statistical modeling , and machine learning .
- Exceptional written communication skills for conveying technical findings.
- Detail-oriented and consistent approach to evaluating complex work.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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