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  • Data Scientist

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Garden Grove, CA

    # Job Description: AI Task Evaluation & Statistical Analysis Specialist ## Role Overview We're seeking a data-driven analyst to conduct comprehensive failure analysis on AI agent performance across finance-sector tasks. You'll identify patterns, root causes, and systemic issues in our evaluation framework by analyzing task performance across multiple dimensions (task types, file types, criteria, etc.). ## Key Responsibilities - **Statistical Failure Analysis**: Identify patterns in AI agent failures across task components (prompts, rubrics, templates, file types, tags) - **Root Cause Analysis**: Determine whether failures stem from task design, rubric clarity, file complexity, or agent limitations - **Dimension Analysis**: Analyze performance variations across finance sub-domains, file types, and task categories - **Reporting & Visualization**: Create dashboards and reports highlighting failure clusters, edge cases, and improvement opportunities - **Quality Framework**: Recommend improvements to task design, rubric structure, and evaluation criteria based on statistical findings - **Stakeholder Communication**: Present insights to data labeling experts and technical teams ## Required Qualifications - **Statistical Expertise**: Strong foundation in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and pattern recognition - **Programming**: Proficiency in Python (pandas, scipy, matplotlib/seaborn) or R for data analysis - **Data Analysis**: Experience with exploratory data analysis and creating actionable insights from complex datasets - **AI/ML Familiarity**: Understanding of LLM evaluation methods and quality metrics - **Tools**: Comfortable working with Excel, data visualization tools (Tableau/Looker), and SQL ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with AI/ML model evaluation or quality assurance - Background in finance or willingness to learn finance domain concepts - Experience with multi-dimensional failure analysis - Familiarity with benchmark datasets and evaluation frameworks - 2-4 years of relevant experience
    $96k-139k yearly est. 30d ago
  • Training Assessment Data Scientist

    Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. 4.9company rating

    Data scientist job in Twentynine Palms, CA

    The Opportunity: As a data scientist, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you're fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors-from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence-we need you to help find the answers in the data. On our team, you'll use your data science expertise to help the client conduct training assessments and after actions based on data generated during live, virtual and constructive training. You'll work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You'll use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to increase technical and tactical expertise of Marine Corps units. Ultimately, you'll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used to improve Marine Corps training readiness. Work with us as we use data science for good. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: * 5+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining * 5+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis * 5+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources * Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses and visualization of targeted data sources * Experience leading the development of solutions to complex programs * Experience with natural language processing, text mining, or machine learning techniques * Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: * Experience working with Marine Corps Live, Virtual and Constructive Training Systems * Experience with distributed data and computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL * Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2 Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. * If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility. * If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
    $77.6k-176k yearly Auto-Apply 43d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Hanford, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Elk Grove, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Orange, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Carson, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Ontario, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Santa Rosa, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in San Francisco, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Thousand Oaks, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Data Scientist

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Tracy, CA

    # Job Description: AI Task Evaluation & Statistical Analysis Specialist ## Role Overview We're seeking a data-driven analyst to conduct comprehensive failure analysis on AI agent performance across finance-sector tasks. You'll identify patterns, root causes, and systemic issues in our evaluation framework by analyzing task performance across multiple dimensions (task types, file types, criteria, etc.). ## Key Responsibilities - **Statistical Failure Analysis**: Identify patterns in AI agent failures across task components (prompts, rubrics, templates, file types, tags) - **Root Cause Analysis**: Determine whether failures stem from task design, rubric clarity, file complexity, or agent limitations - **Dimension Analysis**: Analyze performance variations across finance sub-domains, file types, and task categories - **Reporting & Visualization**: Create dashboards and reports highlighting failure clusters, edge cases, and improvement opportunities - **Quality Framework**: Recommend improvements to task design, rubric structure, and evaluation criteria based on statistical findings - **Stakeholder Communication**: Present insights to data labeling experts and technical teams ## Required Qualifications - **Statistical Expertise**: Strong foundation in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and pattern recognition - **Programming**: Proficiency in Python (pandas, scipy, matplotlib/seaborn) or R for data analysis - **Data Analysis**: Experience with exploratory data analysis and creating actionable insights from complex datasets - **AI/ML Familiarity**: Understanding of LLM evaluation methods and quality metrics - **Tools**: Comfortable working with Excel, data visualization tools (Tableau/Looker), and SQL ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with AI/ML model evaluation or quality assurance - Background in finance or willingness to learn finance domain concepts - Experience with multi-dimensional failure analysis - Familiarity with benchmark datasets and evaluation frameworks - 2-4 years of relevant experience
    $107k-154k yearly est. 30d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in San Jose, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Ceres, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Data Scientist

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Los Angeles, CA

    # Job Description: AI Task Evaluation & Statistical Analysis Specialist ## Role Overview We're seeking a data-driven analyst to conduct comprehensive failure analysis on AI agent performance across finance-sector tasks. You'll identify patterns, root causes, and systemic issues in our evaluation framework by analyzing task performance across multiple dimensions (task types, file types, criteria, etc.). ## Key Responsibilities - **Statistical Failure Analysis**: Identify patterns in AI agent failures across task components (prompts, rubrics, templates, file types, tags) - **Root Cause Analysis**: Determine whether failures stem from task design, rubric clarity, file complexity, or agent limitations - **Dimension Analysis**: Analyze performance variations across finance sub-domains, file types, and task categories - **Reporting & Visualization**: Create dashboards and reports highlighting failure clusters, edge cases, and improvement opportunities - **Quality Framework**: Recommend improvements to task design, rubric structure, and evaluation criteria based on statistical findings - **Stakeholder Communication**: Present insights to data labeling experts and technical teams ## Required Qualifications - **Statistical Expertise**: Strong foundation in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and pattern recognition - **Programming**: Proficiency in Python (pandas, scipy, matplotlib/seaborn) or R for data analysis - **Data Analysis**: Experience with exploratory data analysis and creating actionable insights from complex datasets - **AI/ML Familiarity**: Understanding of LLM evaluation methods and quality metrics - **Tools**: Comfortable working with Excel, data visualization tools (Tableau/Looker), and SQL ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with AI/ML model evaluation or quality assurance - Background in finance or willingness to learn finance domain concepts - Experience with multi-dimensional failure analysis - Familiarity with benchmark datasets and evaluation frameworks - 2-4 years of relevant experience
    $97k-141k yearly est. 30d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Chula Vista, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Data Scientist

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Petaluma, CA

    # Job Description: AI Task Evaluation & Statistical Analysis Specialist ## Role Overview We're seeking a data-driven analyst to conduct comprehensive failure analysis on AI agent performance across finance-sector tasks. You'll identify patterns, root causes, and systemic issues in our evaluation framework by analyzing task performance across multiple dimensions (task types, file types, criteria, etc.). ## Key Responsibilities - **Statistical Failure Analysis**: Identify patterns in AI agent failures across task components (prompts, rubrics, templates, file types, tags) - **Root Cause Analysis**: Determine whether failures stem from task design, rubric clarity, file complexity, or agent limitations - **Dimension Analysis**: Analyze performance variations across finance sub-domains, file types, and task categories - **Reporting & Visualization**: Create dashboards and reports highlighting failure clusters, edge cases, and improvement opportunities - **Quality Framework**: Recommend improvements to task design, rubric structure, and evaluation criteria based on statistical findings - **Stakeholder Communication**: Present insights to data labeling experts and technical teams ## Required Qualifications - **Statistical Expertise**: Strong foundation in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and pattern recognition - **Programming**: Proficiency in Python (pandas, scipy, matplotlib/seaborn) or R for data analysis - **Data Analysis**: Experience with exploratory data analysis and creating actionable insights from complex datasets - **AI/ML Familiarity**: Understanding of LLM evaluation methods and quality metrics - **Tools**: Comfortable working with Excel, data visualization tools (Tableau/Looker), and SQL ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with AI/ML model evaluation or quality assurance - Background in finance or willingness to learn finance domain concepts - Experience with multi-dimensional failure analysis - Familiarity with benchmark datasets and evaluation frameworks - 2-4 years of relevant experience
    $108k-156k yearly est. 30d ago
  • Data Scientist

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Ontario, CA

    # Job Description: AI Task Evaluation & Statistical Analysis Specialist ## Role Overview We're seeking a data-driven analyst to conduct comprehensive failure analysis on AI agent performance across finance-sector tasks. You'll identify patterns, root causes, and systemic issues in our evaluation framework by analyzing task performance across multiple dimensions (task types, file types, criteria, etc.). ## Key Responsibilities - **Statistical Failure Analysis**: Identify patterns in AI agent failures across task components (prompts, rubrics, templates, file types, tags) - **Root Cause Analysis**: Determine whether failures stem from task design, rubric clarity, file complexity, or agent limitations - **Dimension Analysis**: Analyze performance variations across finance sub-domains, file types, and task categories - **Reporting & Visualization**: Create dashboards and reports highlighting failure clusters, edge cases, and improvement opportunities - **Quality Framework**: Recommend improvements to task design, rubric structure, and evaluation criteria based on statistical findings - **Stakeholder Communication**: Present insights to data labeling experts and technical teams ## Required Qualifications - **Statistical Expertise**: Strong foundation in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and pattern recognition - **Programming**: Proficiency in Python (pandas, scipy, matplotlib/seaborn) or R for data analysis - **Data Analysis**: Experience with exploratory data analysis and creating actionable insights from complex datasets - **AI/ML Familiarity**: Understanding of LLM evaluation methods and quality metrics - **Tools**: Comfortable working with Excel, data visualization tools (Tableau/Looker), and SQL ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with AI/ML model evaluation or quality assurance - Background in finance or willingness to learn finance domain concepts - Experience with multi-dimensional failure analysis - Familiarity with benchmark datasets and evaluation frameworks - 2-4 years of relevant experience
    $96k-140k yearly est. 30d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Livermore, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago
  • Data Scientist

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Yuba City, CA

    # Job Description: AI Task Evaluation & Statistical Analysis Specialist ## Role Overview We're seeking a data-driven analyst to conduct comprehensive failure analysis on AI agent performance across finance-sector tasks. You'll identify patterns, root causes, and systemic issues in our evaluation framework by analyzing task performance across multiple dimensions (task types, file types, criteria, etc.). ## Key Responsibilities - **Statistical Failure Analysis**: Identify patterns in AI agent failures across task components (prompts, rubrics, templates, file types, tags) - **Root Cause Analysis**: Determine whether failures stem from task design, rubric clarity, file complexity, or agent limitations - **Dimension Analysis**: Analyze performance variations across finance sub-domains, file types, and task categories - **Reporting & Visualization**: Create dashboards and reports highlighting failure clusters, edge cases, and improvement opportunities - **Quality Framework**: Recommend improvements to task design, rubric structure, and evaluation criteria based on statistical findings - **Stakeholder Communication**: Present insights to data labeling experts and technical teams ## Required Qualifications - **Statistical Expertise**: Strong foundation in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and pattern recognition - **Programming**: Proficiency in Python (pandas, scipy, matplotlib/seaborn) or R for data analysis - **Data Analysis**: Experience with exploratory data analysis and creating actionable insights from complex datasets - **AI/ML Familiarity**: Understanding of LLM evaluation methods and quality metrics - **Tools**: Comfortable working with Excel, data visualization tools (Tableau/Looker), and SQL ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with AI/ML model evaluation or quality assurance - Background in finance or willingness to learn finance domain concepts - Experience with multi-dimensional failure analysis - Familiarity with benchmark datasets and evaluation frameworks - 2-4 years of relevant experience
    $106k-153k yearly est. 30d ago
  • Applied Data Scientists

    Mercor

    Data scientist job in Clovis, CA

    **1\. Role Overview**Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python, SQL, and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication - distinct from production ML engineering. **2\. Key Responsibilities** ● Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows ● Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing ● Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support ● Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users ● Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders **3\. Ideal 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 (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) ● Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing ● Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights **4\. More About the Opportunity** ● Remote ● **Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week ● Project duration: ~6 weeks** **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** ● $75-100/hour ● Paid weekly via Stripe Connect ● You'll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** ● Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form **7.About Mercor** ● Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations ● Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey ● Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
    $75-100 hourly 17d ago

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