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 Science Experts Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week
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.
Compensation & Legal
- W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs. mercor .com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@ mercor .com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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