Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineering Experts
About this role
Role Overview
Mercor is working with a leading AI research lab on a project to improve how AI systems do real-world data science and data engineering work. We’re looking for senior data scientists and data engineers who have deep experience at top technology, quantitative or financial firms. You’ll use that expertise to train and evaluate frontier AI models.
This role is open to candidates based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing realistic, challenging data science and data engineering tasks, including but not limited to exploratory analyses, statistical modeling, machine learning pipelines, ETL and data pipeline design, SQL and Python workflows, and experimentation or A/B test write-ups
- Illustrating "what good looks like" by writing precise, task-specific criteria for data science and data engineering deliverables
- Applying consistent, evidence-based judgment so that assessments are reproducible and defensible
- Taking structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterating on submitted work
Ideal Profile
- 4+ years of professional data science, data engineering or machine learning experience in one of these settings:
- A leading technology or quantitative firm (such as FAANG+, Magnificent 7+, top-tier quant funds or equivalent) with a Mid-senior level title. Applied Scientist, Research Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist roles also qualify.
- A top financial institution (a leading bank, hedge fund or trading firm)
- A top-tier consulting firm, working as a data scientist
- A Fortune 100 company, with a senior or manager-level title
- Experience may be split across more than one qualifying employer
- Strong command of Python, SQL, statistical modeling, machine learning, experimentation and causal inference
- Proven ability to turn messy real-world data into rigorous analyses and reliable pipelines
- Excellent written English, including the ability to explain technical findings clearly
- Bachelor's degree from an English-speaking country
- A detail-oriented, consistent approach to evaluating complex work
- Comfortable receiving feedback and calibrating judgment against set standards
Details
- Pay: $120 to $180/hr
- Company: Dorado
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineering Experts role pay?
Mercor lists this Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineering Experts position at $120 to $180/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineering Experts role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineering Experts position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineering Experts full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineering Experts?
Mercor lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Mercor listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineering Experts?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Mercor screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
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