Contractor Experienced Data Scientist
Mercor is hiring a remote Contractor Experienced Data Scientist. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Job Title
Experienced Data Scientist
Posted
Career Level
Contractor
Career Level
Experienced
Locations Accepted
USA
Salary
HOUR $100 - $100
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Job Details
This role involves contributing to a high-impact collaboration with a leading AI company by generating expert-level, reasoning-based data analysis samples.
- Analyze large structured datasets provided by partner organizations.
- Design reasoning-based analytics questions that require multi-step problem-solving and data interpretation.
- Write and validate SQL queries (using DuckDB, pandas, or Python notebooks) to answer those questions.
- Produce clear, human-readable explanations that articulate analytical reasoning and insights.
- Format deliverables into structured JSON outputs (question, query, answer).
- Ensure consistency and quality through peer collaboration and reviewer feedback.
- 6+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, or a related quantitative field.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (experience with DuckDB or pandas preferred).
- Strong background in data exploration, statistical reasoning, and business intelligence.
- Experience working with tools like iPython, Jupyter Notebooks, or GitHub.
- Excellent written communication skills — ability to explain complex reasoning clearly.
- Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline (Bachelor’s minimum; advanced degree preferred).
- Duration: ~2 months
- Commitment: 15 hours a week
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
- Competitive hourly rate $100 USD/hour
- Independent contractor position.
- Daily payments via Stripe Connect.
FAQs
What is the last date for applying to the job?
The deadline to apply for Contractor Experienced Data Scientist at Mercor is
4th of November 2025
. We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.
Which countries are accepted for this remote job?
This job accepts [
USA
] applicants. .
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