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 Experts
Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$70–$100/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
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Guide research and engineering teams on data science methodology, statistical inference, and modeling best practices.
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Design challenging data science tasks and write accurate, well-structured analytical solutions.
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Evaluate data science tasks and solutions produced by AI systems and other experts; provide clear written technical feedback to improve correctness and rigor.
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Develop guidelines and evaluation frameworks to assess the quality of statistical reasoning, ML pipeline design, and data analysis approaches.
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Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.
Qualifications
Must-Have
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3+ years of professional or research experience in data science, data analysis, statistical modeling, or applied machine learning.
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Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during weekdays for the duration of the engagement.
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Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain analytical decisions and modeling choices clearly.
Preferred
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Prior experience with data annotation, labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection.
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Experience with LLMs, AI systems, or agentic workflows; familiarity with agentic frameworks.
Compensation & Legal
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W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Upload resume
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AI interview based on your resume
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Submit form
Resources & Support
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