Data Scientist

Mercor is hiring experienced Data Science professionals to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work on code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and refine AI-generated prompts, responses, and code
• Validate concepts for technical accuracy
• Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity
• Tag and organize content by topic and difficulty
• Support benchmarking efforts to assess model capabilities

Ideal Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied statistics (industry or research)
• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (Bachelor’s minimum; advanced degree preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL; familiarity with R, Java, or Scala is a plus
• Hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models using frameworks like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Experience with statistical analysis, data wrangling, and feature engineering on large datasets

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($70–$120 USD/hr)
• Independent contractor
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

• Upload your resume
• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
• Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details