Spreadsheet Expert - Fully Remote | Up To $60/Hr

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 99,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking Data Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists who own a MacBook to perform real data analysis and training data creation for AI models. This contract, remote role requests 10–20 hours per week and requires mastery of Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets, plus strong communication.

Immediate start preferred, with 2–3 years of quant background and Mac/Apple Silicon or Intel Macs running macOS 15+. Preferred SQL, Python/R, Tableau, or Power BI experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience or current enrollment in a postgraduate program in a quantitative field.
• MacBook/Mac with Apple M-series or Intel, macOS 15+.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and Google Sheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks to create high-quality training data for AI models.
• Use Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets for pivot tables, lookups, charts, data cleaning, and financial/operational models.
• Benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
• Provide clear explanations of your reasoning to enhance model outputs.
• Maintain a structured approach with flexibility and independent work.

Skills

Excel

Numbers

Google Sheets

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Postgraduate program in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python/R

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 Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists (Must own MacBook)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models.
• Utilize advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets for pivot tables, lookups, charts, data cleaning, and financial or operational models.
• Work independently to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
• Provide clear explanations of your reasoning while working to enhance model outputs.
• Maintain a structured approach to responsibilities without the high pressure of internships or full-time consulting roles.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2–3 years of experience or current enrollment in a postgraduate program in a quantitative field.
• Ownership of a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with SQL, Python/R, or BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred.