Data Science Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $170/hr

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 125.000 - 177.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercor is seeking a Data Science Expert on a contract basis to remotely support AI research labs. You will design grading criteria, score samples, and deliver clear justifications to stakeholders. The role requires 5+ years in data science, strong experiment design, SQL/Python, and exceptional written communication.

You will work asynchronously to meet deadlines and help improve AI models. Remote position with flexible hours and collaboration with cross-functional teams; prior AI training or

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Data science experience 5+ years

Business/Product data science

Experiment design & A/B testing

SQL

Python

Tools

SQL

Python

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 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.