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, including exploratory data analyses, statistical modeling work, machine learning pipelines, and A/B test write-ups.
• Evaluate AI-generated or human-created work against established criteria to ensure quality and consistency.
• Provide detailed written justifications for evaluations and scores to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment to ensure assessments are reproducible and defensible.
• Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate on submitted work for continuous improvement.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

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, machine learning, and experimentation.
• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and consistent approach to evaluating complex work.
• Comfort receiving feedback and calibrating judgment against established standards.

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.