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Posted May 18, 2026

Lead Data Scientist | Upto $100/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 Experts Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Guide research and engineering teams on data science methodology, statistical inference, and modeling best practices. • Design challenging data science tasks and write accurate, well-structured analytical solutions. • Evaluate data science tasks and solutions produced by AI systems and other experts; provide clear written technical feedback to improve correctness and rigor. • Develop guidelines and evaluation frameworks to assess the quality of statistical reasoning, ML pipeline design, and data analysis approaches. • Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data. Qualifications Must-Have • 3+ years of professional or research experience in data science, data analysis, statistical modeling, or applied machine learning. • Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during weekdays for the duration of the engagement. • Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain analytical decisions and modeling choices clearly. Preferred • Prior experience with data annotation, labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection. • Experience with LLMs, AI systems, or agentic workflows; familiarity with agentic frameworks. Compensation & Legal • W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC. 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 • 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. ,