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Contract Data Scientist Jobs

Contract data scientist positions offer flexibility, variety, and often premium hourly rates. Whether you prefer short-term projects or long-term engagements, contract work lets you choose your schedule and diversify your experience.

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Salary Range

$0k$160k

Top Companies

Mercor, Alignerr, TEKsystems, Lighthouse Technology Services, AXA Group, Acess Global +28 more

Job Types

100% Contract

Top Locations

Toronto, Ontario, California, Toronto, Ontario, Ontario, California, New York, New York

Work Model

66% On-Site, 34% Hybrid

Experience Levels

48% Mid Level, 36% Senior, 10% Junior

We found 94 contract data scientist jobs currently hiring in locations including Toronto, Ontario, California, Toronto, Ontario, Ontario, California. 6 new positions were added this week at companies like Alignerr, Restaurant Brands International, TTC Group (Tech Talent Consulting). Salaries range from $0k to $160k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (66%), Hybrid (34%). Top employers include Mercor, Alignerr, TEKsystems and 31 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Contract Data Scientist Jobs

Mercor9 jobs
Alignerr5 jobs
TEKsystems2 jobs
Lighthouse Technology Services2 jobs
AXA Group2 jobs
Acess Global2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$100k$140k

5 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

24 jobs

Senior

$0k$120k

18 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

3 jobs

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2d ago
Alignerr logo

Senior ML Engineer

Alignerr·Québec City, Quebec, CA

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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3d ago
Restaurant Brands International logo

Data Scientist III, Tim Hortons (12 month contract)

Restaurant Brands International·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractjunior
$100k – $140kContractjunior
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3d ago
TTC Group (Tech Talent Consulting) logo

Data Science Engineer

TTC Group (Tech Talent Consulting)·Easton, Pennsylvania, US

Contractmid
Contractmid
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4d ago
Q1 Technologies, Inc. logo

Data Scientist- Local to Toronto, ON(4 Days a week Onsite Reporting)

Q1 Technologies, Inc.·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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4d ago
Wissen Technology logo

AI ML Engineer

Wissen Technology·New York, New York, US

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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5d ago
Akkodis logo

Machine Learning Engineer

Akkodis·Burlington, Massachusetts, US

Contractjunior
Contractjunior
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1w ago
Rivago Infotech Inc logo

Lead Data Scientist

Rivago Infotech Inc·Markham, Ontario, CA

Contractlead
Contractlead
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1w ago
Quantum World Technologies Inc. logo

Data Scientist with Banking

Quantum World Technologies Inc.·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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1w ago
Mercor logo

Machine Learning Engineer | Upto $100/hr Hourly

Mercor·CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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1w ago
TEKsystems logo

Machine Learning Engineer

TEKsystems·Menlo Park, California, US

Contractmid
Contractmid
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2w ago
Randstad Canada logo

Sr. Data Scientist

Randstad Canada·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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2w ago
Alignerr logo

Data Science Expert - AI Content Specialist

Alignerr·Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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2w ago
Mercor logo

Data Scientist & ML Specialist

Mercor·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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2w ago
Mercor logo

Data Scientist & ML Specialist

Mercor·Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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3w ago
Outrigo logo

Ai / Machine Learning Engineer

Outrigo·Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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3w ago
SYSTEMS Plus logo

Data Scientist - Onsite - Must Reside in DC/MD/VA

SYSTEMS Plus·Washington, District of Columbia, US

Contractmid
Contractmid
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3w ago
Mercor logo

Sr. Data Scientist | Up to $160/hr

Mercor·US

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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3w ago
Mercor logo

Sr. Data Scientist | $100/hr PT

Mercor·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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3w ago
Mercor logo

Lead Data Scientist | Up to $130/hr

Mercor·CA

Contractlead
Contractlead
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3w ago
Mercor logo

Sr. Data Scientist | $100/hr PT

Mercor·CA

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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3w ago
YO IT Consulting logo

Machine Learning Engineer - Remote

YO IT Consulting·Burnsville, North Carolina, US

Contractjunior
Contractjunior
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3w ago
Mercor logo

Data Science Specialist

Mercor·CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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3w ago
Mercor logo

Lead Data Scientist | Up to $160/hr

Mercor·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractlead
Contractlead
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3w ago
TechniPros logo

AI/ML Engineer - Hartford, CT OR Minneapolis, MN

TechniPros·Hartford, Connecticut, US

Contractmid
Contractmid
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3w ago
Lighthouse Technology Services logo

Data Scientist / ML Data Analyst

Lighthouse Technology Services·Calgary, Alberta, CA

Contractjunior
Contractjunior
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3w ago
JPS Tech Solutions logo

AI ML Engineer

JPS Tech Solutions·Atlanta, Georgia, US

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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3w ago
Accenture logo

Ai And Machine Learning Engineer

Accenture·Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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3w ago
Lighthouse Technology Services logo

Data Scientist / ML Data Analyst - 3562541

Lighthouse Technology Services·Calgary, Alberta, CA

Contractjunior
Contractjunior
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3w ago
Insight Global logo

Marketing Data Scientist

Insight Global·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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3w ago
Nasscomm logo

Data Scientist - Cupertino, CA (Only W2 Candidates)

Nasscomm·Cupertino, California, US

Contractmid
Contractmid
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4w ago
AXA Group logo

Ai & Machine Learning Engineer

AXA Group·Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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4w ago
Seneca Resources Company, LLC logo

PEGA Data Science and Analytics 16625

Seneca Resources Company, LLC·Fairfax, Virginia, US

Contractmid
Contractmid
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4w ago
SumasEdge Corporation logo

Data Scientist/ML Engineer (Only H1 Transfer & Visa Independent Candidate)

SumasEdge Corporation·Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, US

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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4w ago
Alignerr logo

Data Science Expert - AI Content Specialist

Alignerr·Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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4w ago
TEKsystems logo

Sr. Data Scientist

TEKsystems·Greensboro, North Carolina, US

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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4w ago
Alignerr logo

Senior ML Engineer

Alignerr·Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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4w ago
AXA Group logo

Ai / Machine Learning Engineer

AXA Group·Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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4w ago
Trispoke Managed Services Pvt. Ltd. logo

Data Scientist (USC Only)

Trispoke Managed Services Pvt. Ltd.·Manassas, Virginia, US

Contractsenior
$80 – $84Contractsenior
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4w ago
Apex Systems logo

ML Engineer - Velocity & Productionization (Remote Canada)

Apex Systems·Montreal, Quebec, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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5w ago
SAIC logo

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

SAIC·San Diego, California, US

Contractsenior
$120k – $160kContractsenior
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5w ago
Alignerr logo

Remote ML Engineer

Alignerr·Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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5w ago
Next Gen Software Solutions LLC logo

AI/ML Engineer | Contract W2

Next Gen Software Solutions LLC·New York, New York, US

Contractsenior
$55 – $60Contractsenior
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5w ago
Trigint Solutions logo

Data Analytics/Data Scientist

Trigint Solutions·Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Contractmid
Contractmid
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5w ago
BURGEON IT SERVICES logo

Senior Data Scientist / AI Engineer USA or Canada

BURGEON IT SERVICES·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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5w ago
S.i. Systems logo

Data scientists specialized in computer vision, python and machine learning to support various robotics and automation projects in the mining industry (hyb

S.i. Systems·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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5w ago
Acess Global logo

Machine Learning Engineer-Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)-Long Term Contract

Acess Global

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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5w ago
Acess Global logo

Machine Learning Engineer-Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)-Long Term Contract

Acess Global·New York, New York, US

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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5w ago
Edison Smart® logo

Senior Robotics ML Engineer | Boston, MA

Edison Smart®·Boston, Massachusetts, US

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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5w ago
APPTOZA INC. logo

Data Scientist-Azure Machine Learning, Snowflake

APPTOZA INC.·Toronto, Ontario, CA

Contractmid
Contractmid
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5w ago
Castellum LLC logo

Senior Data Scientist

Castellum LLC·Greenbelt, Maryland, US

Contractsenior
Contractsenior
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