Data Science Specialist - Fully Remote Upto $170 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 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.** ### **Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)** * **Submit your resume or relevant technical background to get started.** * **Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief technical assessment or submit additional information.** ### **Resources & Support** * **For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:** * **For any help or support, reach out to:** **_PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity._** Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)