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: Expert Professionals — AI & Data Science — IN Type: Contract Compensation: $27–$32/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Guide research and engineering teams to close knowledge gaps in data science , AI , and machine learning domains. Surface nuances that distinguish expert-level work from surface-level reasoning.
- Design challenging data science and AI tasks rooted in real-world statistical modeling , ML pipelines , data engineering , and software workflows. Write accurate, well-documented solutions that serve as ground truth.
- Evaluate AI agent outputs and data science solutions . Provide detailed written feedback that captures correctness, efficiency, and reasoning quality.
- Develop and refine evaluation frameworks and rubrics for assessing statistical reasoning , ML pipeline design , agentic behavior, 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 , machine learning , data engineering , AI systems , or software engineering.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in at least one of: statistical modeling , ML modeling , data analysis , programming, LLMs , or agentic workflows.
- Demonstrable career progression.
- 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 and technical decisions clearly.
Preferred
- Prior experience with data annotation, labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection is a strong plus.
- Experience with LLMs , AI systems , or agentic workflows; familiarity with agentic frameworks is a plus.
Compensation & Legal
- W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC.
- Paid weekly .
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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