Data Science Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $150/hr

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 Scientist Talent Network Type: Contract Compensation: $100–$150/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for data science deliverables. This includes exploratory data analyses , statistical modeling work , machine learning pipelines , and technical reports. Evaluate AI-generated or human-created work against established criteria to ensure quality and accuracy. Provide detailed written justifications for evaluations and scores to maintain transparency. Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment for reproducible and defensible assessments. Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate on submitted work for continuous improvement. Qualifications Must-Have 1+ years of professional data science experience. Experience at a leading technology, research, or quantitative firm. Strong command of Python , SQL , statistical modeling , and machine learning . Exceptional written communication skills for conveying technical findings. Detail-oriented and consistent approach to evaluating complex work. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.