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Exceptional Data Scientists

Mercor • Remote, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Education

Bachelor's

Type

Hourly

Pay Rate

$60–$100/hr

Listed

101d ago

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What We Know About This Role

Weekly hours
20–40 hrs/week

About this role

From the Mercor listing

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.

• Have over 3+ years of professional experience in data science or applied analytics.

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.

  • 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.

More About the Opportunity

Commitment: 20–40 hours per week, with potential to scale up to 80 hours. Start Date: Early September, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

  • Commitment: 20–40 hours per week, with potential to scale up to 80 hours.
  • Start Date: Early September, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, Australia, Canada, etc.
  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Bachelor's's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in Data Science

How long hiring takes

Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.

Within 2 weeks
~25%
Within 6 weeks
~60%
Within 3 months
~80%

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What to Expect

Looking at Mercor Data Science listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 3.6 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.

Based on 16 extracted Mercor Data Science listings.

Why this role

This Exceptional Data Scientists role runs entirely remote at $60–$100/hr, so your location stops being a factor in whether you can do Data Science work for an AI lab.

Talent pool

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Common questions

Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?

Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.

Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?

Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.

What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?

No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.

What does Data Science work look like for an Exceptional Data Scientists?

Tasks here are scoped to Data Science, not generic labeling. As an Exceptional Data Scientists, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Data Science) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Data Science background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.

What specific skills does this listing call for?

AI Training is named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with this, expect the screening process to test for it directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.

How many hours per week does this role require?

Based on the listing, this role is scoped at 20–40 hours per week. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.

How much does this specific role pay?

This listing is posted at $60–$100/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.

What happens when I click Apply on this listing?

You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.

Can I apply from outside Australia, Canada, New Zealand and 1 other country?

This specific role is open only to people based in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply, since they can differ by country.

How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?

Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.