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 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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