Exceptional Data Scientists

Mercor; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading AI talent marketplace is seeking a remote data scientist to assist major AI labs in developing machine learning applications. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience, skill in Python, and familiarity with machine learning frameworks. This role is flexible, allowing 20-40 hours per week with potential extensions based on project performance.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifikationen

• Over 3+ years of professional experience in data science or applied analytics.
• Familiarity with exploratory data analysis and statistical inference.
• Experience in A/B testing and causal inference.

Aufgaben

• Design and conduct experiments for machine learning applications.
• Gather and preprocess data for model building.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for deploying solutions.

Kenntnisse

Proficient in Python

Experience with TensorFlow

Experience with PyTorch

Data analysis skills

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

Mercor is seeking data scientists to support one of the world’s leading AI labs in building robust, high‑performance systems for next‑generation machine learning applications. In this role, you will focus on hands‑on data science tasks, such as designing experiments, gathering and preprocessing data, building and evaluating models, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to deploy production‑ready solutions. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Python (Jupyter Notebooks), familiar with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, and experienced in analyzing large datasets and building predictive models. In addition, you will write, review, and validate prompt‑based questions used to train AI systems.

You are a good fit if you:

• Have over 3+ years of professional experience in data science or applied analytics.

• Are highly skilled in Python and Jupyter notebooks.

• Have experience using libraries including numpy, pandas, scipy, sympy, scikit-learn, torch, tensorflow.

• Have a bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK or Australia.

• Have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: exploratory data analysis and statistical inference, machine learning workflows and model evaluation, feature engineering/data preprocessing/data wrangling, or A/B testing/experimentation/causal inference.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Have strong attention to details.

More About the Opportunity

• Commitment: 20–40 hours per week, with potential to scale up to 80 hours.

• Structure: Fully remote and asynchronous - set your own schedule.

• Duration: Minimum 1 months, with possible extension based on project scope and performance.

• Start Date: Early September, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Contract Terms

• Classified as an independent contractor for Mercor.

• Hourly payments for services rendered, processed weekly via Stripe Connect.

• Flexible terms based on location and expertise level.

Application Process

• Submit your resume or project portfolio to get started.

• Complete a brief form outlining your technical background and agent usage experience.

• Applications are reviewed continuously, and selected professionals will be contacted with next steps.

About Mercor

• Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI research labs and organizations.

• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

• Thousands of technical professionals partner with Mercor to contribute to frontier AI projects shaping the next era of intelligent systems.