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Mercor

Data Science Expert - Fully Remote

New York, NY · Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams to ... Civil Engineering , Physics , Chemistry , Mathematics , Materials Science , or other STEM ...

Mercor

STEM Expert - Fully Remote

New York, NY · Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research teams to close knowledge ... Civil Engineering , Materials Science , or another STEM discipline. * 3+ years of research ...

Mat3ra

Computational Materials Scientist

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site +1

$90K - $140K/yr

... science to help us develop a software framework for designing and discovering new advanced ... the engineering team, relay and explain complex concepts Why Join * see the results of your ...

Dart Container

Staff Engineer - Polymers

Mason, MI · On-site +1

Deliver expert leadership in polypropylene and polymer materials science and manufacturing, driving ... remote work. This list is subject to change at Dart's discretion. #LI-KS1 Overview: Dart makes ...

Dart Container

Staff Engineer - Polymers

Mason, MI · On-site +1

Deliver expert leadership in polypropylene and polymer materials science and manufacturing, driving ... remote work. This list is subject to change at Dart's discretion. #LI-KS1 Overview: Dart makes ...

RapidSoft Corp

Senior Data science Engineer - Remote

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$110K - $149K/yr

... science engineers in analyzing and understanding all aspects of data, including source, design, insight, technology and modeling • Develop and manage scalable data processing platforms for both ...

IPG

Data Scientist - Materials R&D - Remote-Travel

Required : • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field • 10+ years of professional experience in data science ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$76K - $164K/yr

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline * Have a ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Materials inspection development and optimization including nondestructive technique selection ...

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How much do remote materials science engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote materials science engineer in the United States is $100,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Materials Science Engineer vs Remote Materials Technician?

AspectRemote Materials Science EngineerRemote Materials Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Materials Science or related field; certifications varyAssociate's or technical diploma; certifications less common
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, product development, design teams, often collaborativeTesting labs, quality control, on-site or remote monitoring
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, aerospace, electronics, R&D firmsManufacturing plants, quality assurance departments

The Remote Materials Science Engineer typically focuses on research, development, and design of materials, requiring advanced education and analytical skills. In contrast, the Remote Materials Technician handles testing, quality control, and implementation tasks, often with technical diplomas. Both roles may work remotely but serve different functions within the materials industry.

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Infographic showing various Remote Materials Science Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,738 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Data Science Expert - Fully Remote

Mercor

New York, NY • Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

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: Expert Professionals — AI & Data Science
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$100/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Guide research and engineering teams to close knowledge gaps in AI and data science domains. Surface nuances that distinguish expert-level work from surface-level reasoning.
  • Design challenging agentic tasks rooted in real-world ML, data science, data engineering, and software workflows. Write accurate, well-documented solutions that serve as ground truth.
  • Evaluate AI agent outputs against your solutions. Provide detailed written feedback capturing correctness, efficiency, and reasoning quality.
  • Develop and refine evaluation frameworks and rubrics for assessing agentic behavior on AI and data science tasks.
  • Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 3+ years of research, academic, or industry experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Biology, Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Materials Science, or other STEM background.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in programming, data analysis, ML modeling, statistical methods, or computational methods.
  • 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 technical decisions 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.

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.