Sr. Quant Analyst | Up to $74/hr

Apply for the Sr. Quant Analyst | Up to $74/hr role at Mercor .

Base pay range: $53.00/hr - $74.00/hr. Actual pay based on skills and experience.

About the Job

You will collaborate with AI researchers to design, train, and validate quantitative and statistical models; apply advanced mathematical, statistical, and computational methods to improve model performance; evaluate and refine algorithmic frameworks; contribute to training and fine‑tuning of AI systems; and participate in synchronous collaboration sessions 2–3 times per week.

Compensation & Hours

Contract; $53–$74/hr; Remote; 20–30 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI researchers to design, train, and validate quantitative and statistical models.
• Apply advanced mathematical, statistical, and computational methods to enhance model performance and stability.
• Evaluate and refine algorithmic frameworks to ensure robustness, precision, and reliability.
• Contribute to the training and fine‑tuning of AI systems, ensuring they reason accurately in quantitative contexts.
• Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4‑hour windows, 2–3 times per week) to review experiments, debug models, and exchange technical insights.

Qualifications

• Strong academic or professional background in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or Quantitative Finance.
• Expertise in probability, optimisation, and numerical analysis.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used for quantitative work (Python, C++, Julia, R, or Rust).
• Experience with simulation systems, data analysis, or machine learning frameworks is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to commit to 20–30 hours per week, including the required synchronous collaboration periods.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit form.

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Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Research

Industries

Software Development

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