Data Science Expert - Evaluation Specialist

Mercor
New York, NY
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. This is a contract Data Science Expert position focused on evaluating AI-generated and human work samples.

What You Will Do

Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world data science deliverables. Score AI-generated and human work samples against established criteria with detailed, well-reasoned written justifications. Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment to ensure scores are reproducible and defensible. Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and collaborate with AI research teams to improve training data quality.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires 5+ years of professional data science experience in industry, with a background in business operations, product, or growth data science at top-tier technology companies. You need deep fluency in experiment design, A/B testing, metric definition, SQL/Python analysis, and communicating findings to executive stakeholders. Strong written communication and detail-orientation are essential.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional data science experience in industry
  • Background in business operations, product, or growth data science at top-tier technology companies
  • Deep fluency in experiment design, A/B testing, metric definition, SQL/Python analysis, and communicating findings to executive stakeholders
  • Exceptionally strong written communication
  • Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers
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