Data Scientist - AI Evaluation

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 Talent Network
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100–$150/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for data science deliverables. This includes exploratory data analyses, statistical modeling work, machine learning pipelines, and technical reports.
Evaluate AI-generated or human-created work against established criteria to ensure quality and accuracy.
Provide detailed written justifications for evaluations and scores to maintain transparency.
Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment for reproducible and defensible assessments.
Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate on submitted work for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Must-Have
1+ years of professional data science experience.
Experience at a leading technology, research, or quantitative firm.
Strong command of Python, SQL, statistical modeling, and machine learning.
Exceptional written communication skills for conveying technical findings.
Detail-oriented and consistent approach to evaluating complex work.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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