Role Overview
Mercor is hiring a Senior Data Scientist Up to /hr. This is a contract role in US. Part of Mercor's Trading hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100–$160/hour
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in Quant Trading, Bioinformatics, and Astrophysics to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
- Review complex mathematical content for alignment with domain principles and methodologies.
- Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
- Develop evaluation rubrics and benchmarks for assessing AI-generated mathematical tasks and solutions.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistency, relevance, and coverage across datasets.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD or Master's in a related field.
- Experience in Quant Trading, Bioinformatics, Astrophysics, or Applied Computational Mathematics.
- Proficiency with cloud-based data and ML tools such as Google Colab, BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake, or AWS/Azure analytics tools.
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/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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Data Scientist Up to /hr position at Mercor?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Mercor. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Data Scientist Up to /hr position at Mercor located?
This position is based in US. Mercor has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Data Scientist Up to /hr at Mercor earn?
Mercor has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Data Scientist Up to /hr role at Mercor posted?
This role was posted on March 21, 2026 (89 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Data Scientist Up to /hr role at Mercor require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Mercor lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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