Crossing Hurdles

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

 

Organization: Mercor

Position: Data Scientist (Kaggle Grandmaster)

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $56-$77/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

 

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

* Analyze large, complex datasets to identify patterns and generate actionable insights.
* Build high-performing predictive models, statistical analyses, and ML pipelines across varied data types.
* Design and implement rigorous experiment frameworks and validation strategies.
* Automate workflows, feature pipelines, and reproducible research environments.
* Conduct exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and interpret modeling outcomes.
* Collaborate with ML engineers and research teams to productionize models at scale.
* Present findings through clear documentation, dashboards, and reports.

 

Requirements

* Kaggle Competitions Grandmaster or equivalent achievement (multiple medals or top-tier rankings).
* Strong experience in data science, analytics, or ML-driven research.
* Proficiency in Python and key libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Polars, and scikit-learn.
* Solid knowledge of experiment design, causal inference, and statistical modeling.
* Familiarity with SQL, distributed data systems, and experiment tracking tools.
* Excellent communication and data storytelling skills.

 

Application Process (Takes 20 min)

1. Upload resume
2. AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
3. Submit form

Data

Data analytics

Research

Python

Data Science

Testing

Automation

NumPy

Pandas

Support

Analysis

Project documentation

Communications

Storytelling

Scikit-learn

Machine learning

Statistical model

Experimental Design

Dashboards

Data Pipelines

Exploratory Data Analysis

Data Analyst | $56-$77/hr Remote | Mercor