Lead Data Scientist | Max $100/hr

Mercor
Part time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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

Type: Independent Contractor

Compensation: $60–$100/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: Minimum 1 month

Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Design experiments and gather data to build robust machine learning models.
  • Preprocess and evaluate large datasets using Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy production-ready solutions.
  • Review and validate prompt-based questions for training AI systems.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 3+ years of experience in data science or applied analytics.
  • Highly skilled in Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
  • Experience with numpy, pandas, scipy, sympy, scikit-learn, torch, tensorflow.
  • Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field.
  • Strong background in data analysis, machine learning workflows, and model evaluation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Start Date

  • Early September; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

  • Submit resume or project portfolio.
  • Complete a brief form outlining technical background and agent usage experience.

Compensation & Legal

  • Independent contractor classification.
  • Hourly payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect.

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/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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