Chief Data Scientist

About The JobMercor 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 Science ExpertsType: ContractCompensation: $70–$100/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 40 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesGuide research and engineering teams on data science methodology, statistical inference, and modeling best practices.Design challenging data science tasks and write accurate, well-structured analytical solutions.Evaluate data science tasks and solutions produced by AI systems and other experts; provide clear written technical feedback to improve correctness and rigor.Develop guidelines and evaluation frameworks to assess the quality of statistical reasoning, ML pipeline design, and data analysis approaches.Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.QualificationsMust-Have3+ years of professional or research experience in data science, data analysis, statistical modeling, or applied machine learning.Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during weekdays for the duration of the engagement.Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain analytical decisions and modeling choices clearly.PreferredPrior experience with data annotation, labeling, evaluation, or human feedback collection.Experience with LLMs, AI systems, or agentic workflows; familiarity with agentic frameworks.Compensation & LegalW-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC.Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.