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.
Role Overview
Position: Data Science Professional – Freelance, Remote
Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, flexible up to 40 hours/week
Duration: 1–2 months
Support high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Improve AI systems through code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking.
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
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
3+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied statistics
Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
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
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related quantitative field
Familiarity with R, Java, or Scala
Engagement Details
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: $80–$120 USD/hr, competitive hourly rate based on experience
Contract: Independent contractor
Payment: Daily via Stripe Connect
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
Application Process
Upload 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
Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.
