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