AI Summary
Mercor seeks a Senior Data Science Expert to guide research and engineering teams on data science methodology, statistical inference, and modeling best practices. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in data science, data analysis, statistical modeling, or applied machine learning. Strong written communication skills are required.
Key Highlights
Guide research and engineering teams
Design challenging data science tasks
Evaluate data science tasks and solutions
Key Responsibilities
Guide research and engineering teams on data science methodology
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
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
$70-$100/hour
Remote work
40 hours/week
Nice to Have
Prior experience with data annotation, labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection
Experience with LLMs, AI systems, or agentic workflows
Job Description
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.
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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.
- Prior experience with data annotation, labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection.
- Experience with LLMs, AI systems, or agentic workflows; familiarity with agentic frameworks.
- W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC.
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