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# Data Science Expert - Fully Remote

- **Company:** Mercor, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $208,000.0 - $312,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Catalyst (Software), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-science-expert-fully-remote-new-york-ny--8bd4b345-13db-4f54-97aa-dcae4d0e5e88

## About the Role

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.

## Description

About the jobMercor 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 NetworkType:ContractCompensation:$100-$150/hourLocation:RemoteRole ResponsibilitiesDesign 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.QualificationsMust-Have1+ 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)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.