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Lead Data Science Scientist

$95 - $130 per hour
Full-time

Mercor

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

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