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 Expert Type:Contract Compensation:$120–$170/hour Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world data science deliverables such as analyses, models, dashboards, and experiment readouts.
Score AI-generated and human work samples against criteria with detailed written justifications for every score.
Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment to ensure scores are reproducible and defensible.
Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
5+ years of professional data science experience in industry.
Background in business operations, product, or growth data science at top-tier technology companies.
Deep fluency in experiment design and A/B testing, metric definition, SQL/Python analysis, and communicating findings to executive stakeholders.
Exceptionally strong written communication.
Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers.
Preferred
Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit your resume or relevant technical background to get started.
Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief technical assessment or submit additional information.
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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New York, New York (Remote)
Salary
$120–$170 Per Hour
Skills
A/B Testingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Scienceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Experiment Designunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Modelingunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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