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 Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $120–$170/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world data science deliverables such as analyses, models, dashboards, and experiment readouts.
- Score AI-generated and human work samples against criteria with detailed written justifications for every score.
- Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment to ensure scores are reproducible and defensible.
- Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 5+ years of professional data science experience in industry.
- Background in business operations, product, or growth data science at top-tier technology companies.
- Deep fluency in experiment design and A/B testing, metric definition, SQL/Python analysis, and communicating findings to executive stakeholders.
- Exceptionally strong written communication.
- Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers.
Preferred
- Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects.
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Data Science Expert - Ai Evaluation in England employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and creativity in the AI sector, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and independence. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Joining Mercor means being part of a forward-thinking company backed by industry leaders, where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge search technologies.
