Data Science Analyst

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:
Ranking Data Scientist


Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$95–$130/hour
Location:
Remote
Role Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in statistics, machine learning, and programming to enhance AI model training and improve model outputs.
• Leverage computer vision, feature extraction, and machine learning algorithms to drive content "shareability" on social media platforms.
• Design and evaluate predictive models using a flexible, analytical approach for optimal data value extraction.
• Collaborate with product engineers to translate prototypes into scalable products and features.
• Provide Business Intelligence and data visualization support for customer service dashboards and ad-hoc data analysis requests.
• Conduct metric movement investigations for key recommendation products and prepare weekly leadership reports.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a relevant technical field; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience in analytics.
• Fluency with SQL and Python.
• Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow libraries.
• Experience training and using computer vision models.
• Strong written communication skills for conveying complex information.
• Experience working with large datasets.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor, Paid weekly

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

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