DATA SCIENCE MANAGER

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 Science Experts Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Guide research and engineering teams on data science methodology , statistical inference , and modeling best practices . • Design challenging data science tasks and write accurate, well-structured analytical solutions. • Evaluate data science tasks and solutions produced by AI systems and other experts; provide clear written technical feedback to improve correctness and rigor. • Develop guidelines and evaluation frameworks to assess the quality of statistical reasoning , ML pipeline design , and data analysis approaches . • Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data. Qualifications Must-Have • 3+ years of professional or research experience in data science , data analysis , statistical modeling , or applied machine learning . • Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during weekdays for the duration of the engagement. • Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain analytical decisions and modeling choices clearly. Preferred • Prior experience with data annotation , labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection. • Experience with LLMs , AI systems , or agentic workflows; familiarity with agentic frameworks. Compensation & Legal • W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC. 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: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.