Exceptional Data Scientists (San Francisco) Job at Mercor, San Francisco, CA

NGRFWHB1UHRsOG5UNWlDaXpaSUh6WFROUFE9PQ==
  • Mercor
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Role Overview

Mercor is seeking data scientists to support one of the worlds leading AI labs in building robust, highperformance systems for nextgeneration machine learning applications. In this role, you will focus on handson data science tasks, such as designing experiments, gathering and preprocessing data, building and evaluating models, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to deploy productionready solutions. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Python (Jupyter Notebooks), familiar with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, and experienced in analyzing large datasets and building predictive models. In addition, you will write, review, and validate promptbased questions used to train AI systems.

You are a good fit if you:

  • Have over 3+ years of professional experience in data science or applied analytics.

  • Are highly skilled in Python and Jupyter notebooks.

  • Have experience using libraries including numpy, pandas, scipy, sympy, scikit-learn, torch, tensorflow.

  • Have a bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK or Australia.

  • Have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: exploratory data analysis and statistical inference, machine learning workflows and model evaluation, feature engineering/data preprocessing/data wrangling, or A/B testing/experimentation/causal inference.

  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Have strong attention to details.

More About the Opportunity

  • Commitment: 2040 hours per week, with potential to scale up to 80 hours.

  • Structure: Fully remote and asynchronous - set your own schedule.

  • Duration: Minimum 1 months, with possible extension based on project scope and performance.

  • Start Date: Early September, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Contract Terms

  • Classified as an independent contractor for Mercor.

  • Hourly payments for services rendered, processed weekly via Stripe Connect .

  • Flexible terms based on location and expertise level.

Application Process

  • Submit your resume or project portfolio to get started.

  • Complete a brief form outlining your technical background and agent usage experience.

  • Applications are reviewed continuously, and selected professionals will be contacted with next steps.

About Mercor

  • Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI research labs and organizations.

  • Our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Adam DAngelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

  • Thousands of technical professionals partner with Mercor to contribute to frontier AI projects shaping the next era of intelligent systems.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, For contractors, Summer work, Remote work, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

Brewster/EasCare Ambulance

Chair Car Driver posted about 4 hours ago Boston, MA Job at Brewster/EasCare Ambulance

 ...Chair car drivers provide transportation and physical assistance to individuals and/or patient escorts who require specialty transport in specialized vehicles. Valid Drivers license Required to have or obtain CPR Certification Safely and effectively operate... 

Air Education Inc.

Online English Teacher (Contract) — U.S. Elementary Schools Job at Air Education Inc.

 ...Responsibilities Deliver engaging online reading lessons via Zoom to groups of up...  ...meet every item: Bilingual (Spanish/English). Degree in education, English, literacy...  ...(Strong Evidence) and featured by Proven Tutoring, Air Reading combines proven student... 

Ascending

Azure Kubernetes SME Job at Ascending

 ...rearchitecting efforts of our existing monolithic payment system to a cloud-native architecture, leveraging modern cloud technologies and...  ..., and industry trends related to payment systems and cloud computing. Design and implement microservices-based architecture using... 

Optimal Ticketing

FT Customer Service Associate - Work From Home Job at Optimal Ticketing

 ...at Optimal Ticketing, you will: Answer incoming phone calls and emails, providing accurate and timely information on inventory...  ...transactions; Manage ticket inventory by ensuring timely and accurate processing of ticket consignment and ticket purchase requests; Collaborate... 

Relyance Bank

Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer Job at Relyance Bank

 ...Job Description SUMMARY The Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer ensures the banks full adherence to applicable federal and state banking laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the banks compliance...