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Remote Exceptional Data Scientists - AI Trainer ($60-$100 per hour)Mercor • Escondido, California, US
Remote Exceptional Data Scientists - AI Trainer ($60-$100 per hour)

Remote Exceptional Data Scientists - AI Trainer ($60-$100 per hour)

Mercor • Escondido, California, US
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  • Role Overview

Mercor is seeking data scientists to support one of the world’s leading AI labs in building robust, high‑performance systems for next‑generation machine learning applications. In this role, you will focus on hands‑on data science tasks, such as designing experiments, gathering and preprocessing data, building and evaluating models, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to deploy production‑ready 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 prompt‑based 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.
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  • More About the Opportunity
  • Commitment :
  • 20–40 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • About Mercor
  • Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI research labs and organizations. - Our investors include
  • Benchmark
  • General Catalyst
  • Adam D’Angelo
  • 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.
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