Mercor

Data Science Specialist - Fully Remote

Remote, United States remote Entry $145,600 - $208,000
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About the role

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

Guide research and engineering teams on data science methodology, statistical inference, and modeling best practices.

Design challenging data science tasks and write accurate, well-structured analytical solutions.

Evaluate data science tasks and solutions produced by AI systems and other experts; provide clear written technical feedback to improve correctness and rigor.

Develop guidelines and evaluation frameworks to assess the quality of statistical reasoning, ML pipeline design, and data analysis approaches.

Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.

Qualifications

Must-Have

3+ years of professional or research experience in data science, data analysis, statistical modeling, or applied machine learning.

Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during weekdays for the duration of the engagement.

Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain analytical decisions and modeling choices clearly.

Preferred

Prior experience with data annotation, labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection.

Experience with LLMs, AI systems, or agentic workflows; familiarity with agentic frameworks.

Compensation & Legal
W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC.
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Data Science Specialist - Fully Remote role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Mercor?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Remote Collaboration and Sales have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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I am interested in the Data Science Specialist - Fully Remote role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Remote Collaboration and Sales, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Mercor needs from this hire.

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