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)
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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
San Francisco, California (Remote)
Salary
$100–$150 Per Hour
Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Scienceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Machine Learningunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Quantitative Researchunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
Statistical Modelingunmatched
Statisticsunmatched
Technical Researchunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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