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Mercor

Data Scientist - AI Evaluation

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$100 - $150/hr

Remote Role Responsibilities * Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for data science deliverables, including exploratory data analyses , statistical modeling work , machine learning ...

Swish Analytics

Tennis Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$135K - $190K/yr

Data Science is at the core of our business, so this team has true ownership and impact over developing core components of Swish's data products. This position is remote from the USA. Duties:

Waymo

Senior Data Scientist

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$259K/yr

Autonomous driving presents a new paradigm in data science: in addition to leveraging data ... remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. Waymo ...

Walmart

Principal, Data Scientist (Pricing)

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1

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This is a full-time onsite role based in Bentonville, AR or Sunnyvale, CA; remote and hybrid ... D. or equivalent advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or ...

Veracyte

Data Scientist II

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$140K/yr

This is a remote friendly position. On-site cube available in South San Francisco or San Diego.  We are seeking a talented and experienced AI/ML data scientist to join our Veracyte's Data Science ...

Veracyte

Principal Data Scientist

San Diego, CA · Remote

$210K/yr

PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied Math or equivalent field. * 8+ years of experience ... This is a remote friendly position for both US and Canada based candidates. * On-site desk-space is ...

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What is the difference between Remote Optum Data Science vs Remote Optum Data Analyst?

AspectRemote Optum Data ScienceRemote Optum Data Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or related fieldsBachelor's degree in Data Analysis, Statistics, or related fields often sufficient
Work EnvironmentFocus on advanced modeling, machine learning, and predictive analyticsData cleaning, reporting, and basic analysis tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare analytics, predictive modeling, and research within OptumUsed for reporting, data management, and supporting decision-making processes

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Data Scientist - AI Evaluation

Mercor

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$100 - $150/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 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: Data Scientist Talent Network
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100–$150/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for data science deliverables, including exploratory data analyses, statistical modeling work, machine learning pipelines, and A/B test write-ups.
  • Evaluate AI-generated or human-created work against established criteria to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Provide detailed written justifications for evaluations and scores to maintain transparency and accountability.
  • Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment to ensure assessments are reproducible and defensible.
  • Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate on submitted work for continuous improvement.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 1+ years of professional data science experience.
  • Experience at a leading technology, research, or quantitative firm.
  • Strong command of Python, SQL, statistical modeling, machine learning, and experimentation.
  • Exceptional written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented and consistent approach to evaluating complex work.
  • Comfort receiving feedback and calibrating judgment against established standards.

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.