Sr. Data Scientist
Mercor
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Job Description
About 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: Sr. Data Scientist (Contractor)
This is a contract position with compensation ranging from $90–$110/hour, paid weekly via Stripe Connect. The role is based onsite at MPK.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct rigorous analysis of complex datasets to identify trends and actionable insights in the ecosystem.
- Design and maintain critical metrics to measure ecosystem health, growth, and engagement.
- Develop and execute structured experiments to evaluate new features and strategies.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver insights.
- Construct dashboards and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Provide timely analytical responses to urgent business inquiries.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor's degree or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in data science or analytics.
- Proficiency in SQL and one programming language (Python, R).
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Unidash, Metrics360).
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex findings.
- Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.
Preferred
- Experience with large-scale data infrastructure in tech ecosystems.
- Familiarity with tools like Presto, Scuba, Hive.
- Knowledge of experiment design and causal inference methodologies.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Python
- R
- Data Visualization
- Experiment Design
- Causal Inference
- Statistical Modeling
- Stakeholder Communication
- Big Data
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand how Mercor connects talent with AI labs and their investor backing to tailor your application.
- Highlight data science expertise: Customize your resume to showcase 5+ years in data analysis, SQL, Python/R, and visualization tools like Tableau.
- Prepare for AI interview: Practice articulating your experience and technical skills relevant to the Sr. Data Scientist role through a virtual interview format.
- Emphasize autonomy and communication: Demonstrate your ability to work independently and effectively communicate complex data findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Showcase experiment design knowledge: If preferred skills align, prepare examples of your experience with experiment design and causal inference methodologies.
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