Quantitative Analyst – Remote

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About The Job

Quant Expert

Contract

$53–$74/hour

Remote

20–30 hours/week

• 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.

Mercor

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: Quant Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $53–$74/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20–30 hours/week

Role 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

Must‑Have

• 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.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor through Mercor.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Research

Industries: Software Development

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