Data Science Expert - Evaluation Specialist
Skills
About this role
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 Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $120–$170/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
• Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world data science deliverables, including analyses, models, dashboards, and experiment readouts. • Score AI-generated and human work samples against established criteria with detailed, well-reasoned written justifications. • Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment to ensure scores are reproducible and defensible. • Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work. • Collaborate with AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
• 5+ years of professional data science experience in industry. • Background in business operations, product, or growth data science at top-tier technology companies. • Deep fluency in experiment design, A/B testing , metric definition, SQL/Python analysis, and communicating findings to executive stakeholders. • Exceptionally strong written communication. • Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers.
Preferred
• Prior experience with AI training , evaluation, or human-data projects.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
• Submit your resume or relevant technical background to get started. • Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief technical assessment or submit additional information.
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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.