[Hiring] Data Scientist Talent Network @Mercor

Role Description

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, including:
  • Exploratory data analyses
  • Statistical modeling work
  • Machine learning pipelines
  • 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

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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