Sr. Data Scientist | Up to $100/hr

Senior Data Scientist | Up to $100/hr – Mercor

Contract position of approximately 6 weeks, 30+ hours per week, remote. Compensation $75–$100 per hour.

About the Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, with investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position Details

• Title: Applied Data Scientist
• Type: Contract
• Compensation: $75–$100 per hour
• Location: Remote
• Duration: ~6 weeks
• Commitment: 30+ hours per week

Role Responsibilities

• Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows.
• Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing using Python and SQL.
• Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support.
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards with tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied data science or analytics experience in business settings.
• Proficiency in Python or R (pandas, NumPy, Jupyter) and strong SQL skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing.
• Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• Submit resume.
• Domain expertise interview.
• Short form.

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