Data Science Experts

Job Information Data Science Experts Company: Mercor Location: San Francisco, CA * Remote _Connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Backed by investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. _Job Details * Position: Data Science Experts * Type: Contract * Compensation: $70-$100/hour * Location: Remote * Commitment: 40 hours/week * Employment Status: W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams on data science methodology, statistical inference, and modeling best practices. * Design challenging data science tasks and write accurate, well-structured analytical solutions. * Evaluate data science tasks and solutions produced by AI systems and other experts; provide clear written technical feedback to improve correctness and rigor. * Develop guidelines and evaluation frameworks to assess the quality of statistical reasoning, ML pipeline design, and data analysis approaches. * Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data. Qualifications Must-Have: * 3+ years of professional or research experience in data science, data analysis, statistical modeling, or applied machine learning. * Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during weekdays for the duration of the engagement. * Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain analytical decisions and modeling choices clearly. Preferred * Prior experience with data annotation, labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection. * Experience with LLMs, AI systems, or agentic workflows; familiarity with agentic frameworks. Application Process Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes * Upload resume * Complete AI interview based on your resume * Submit form