Sr. Data Science Consultant – $14/hr Max

Mercor; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading AI research company is seeking a Data Scientist to develop data processing pipelines and machine learning models remotely. The ideal candidate has strong skills in data science, machine learning, and proficiency in Python and SQL. Responsibilities include designing dashboards for AI agent performance, conducting statistical analyses, and collaborating on evaluation frameworks. This is an hourly contractor position with compensation ranging from $14/hour and potential bonuses based on task completion.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in data science, machine learning, or applied statistics.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and familiar with relevant libraries.
• Understanding of probabilistic modeling and statistical inference.
• Experience with large-scale data systems important.
• Ability to collect and transform complex datasets.

Aufgaben

• Develop data collection and preprocessing pipelines.
• Build and iterate on machine learning models.
• Design and maintain dashboards for agent performance.
• Conduct statistical analyses of AI efficacy.
• Collaborate with engineers for evaluation frameworks.
• Prototype tools to improve model accuracy.

Kenntnisse

Data science

Machine learning

Applied statistics

Python

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Tools

Snowflake

BigQuery

Jobbeschreibung

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

Type: Hourly contractor

Compensation: $14/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop data collection and preprocessing pipelines for structured and unstructured data from multiple agent simulations.
• Build and iterate on machine learning models for performance prediction, behavior clustering, and outcome optimization.
• Design and maintain dashboards and visualization tools for monitoring agent performance, benchmarks, and trends.
• Conduct statistical analyses to evaluate the efficacy of AI systems under various environments and constraints.
• Collaborate with engineers to design evaluation frameworks that measure reasoning quality, adaptability, and efficiency.
• Prototype data-driven tools and feedback loops to automatically improve model accuracy and agent behavior over time.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Strong background in data science, machine learning, or applied statistics.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and familiar with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch/TensorFlow.
• Understanding of probabilistic modeling, statistical inference, and experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, causal inference).
• Experience with large-scale data systems (Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar).
• Ability to collect, clean, and transform complex datasets into structured formats ready for modeling and analysis.

Preferred

• Interest in AI agents and how data can shape their reasoning, adaptability, and behavior.
• Enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to define meaningful KPIs and experiment setups.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor to Mercor.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect, based on hours logged.
• Weekly bonus of $500 - $1000 USD per 5 tasks created.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

Resources & Support

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