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 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.
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$170 per hour
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