Expert Data Scientist

Mercor is hiring experienced Data Science and Analytics professionals to contribute to a high-impact collaboration with a leading AI company.

Experts will generate reasoning-based data analysis samples that help improve advanced AI systems’ ability to interpret and reason over complex datasets.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your analytical and engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent analytics tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large structured datasets provided by partner organizations.

• Design reasoning-based analytics questions that require multi-step problem-solving and data interpretation.

• Write and validate Snowflake SQL queries (using DuckDB, pandas, or Python notebooks) to answer those questions.

• Produce clear, human-readable explanations that articulate analytical reasoning and insights.

• Format deliverables into structured JSON outputs (question, query, answer).

• Ensure consistency and quality through peer collaboration and reviewer feedback.

Ideal Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, or a related quantitative field.

• Proficiency in SQL and Python (experience with DuckDB or pandas preferred).

• Strong background in data exploration, statistical reasoning, and business intelligence.

• Experience working with tools like iPython, Jupyter Notebooks, or GitHub.

• Excellent written communication skills — ability to explain complex reasoning clearly.

• Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline (Bachelor’s minimum; advanced degree preferred).

Project Timeline

• Duration: ~2 months

• Commitment: 15 hours a week

Application & Onboarding Process

1. Submit your resume.

2. Complete a short AI-powered interview (~15 minutes).

3. Receive next steps and onboarding materials within a few days.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.