Software & Data Science Expert

About the role

Mercor connects highly skilled creative and technical professionals with leading AI research labs. The company is based in San Francisco and is backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

This opening is for a Software & Data Science Expert working remotely on a contract basis. The work is designed for someone who can contribute about 15 to 20 hours per week and is comfortable collaborating asynchronously.

Compensation and work setup

The role pays between $90 and $110 per hour. It is fully remote and intended for part-time contract engagement.

What you will do

• Create tasks that test how well AI systems reason through technical documentation.
• Assess AI outputs focused on understanding professional documents.
• Build multi-step prompts and assignments that use realistic workspace files.
• Check that every task follows instructions precisely and returns accurate results.
• Apply clear, objective rubrics when evaluating task quality.
• Handle work independently, coordinate asynchronously, and deliver on deadlines.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in software engineering or in data science and analytics. Strong attention to detail, independent working style, and the ability to design and judge complex technical tasks are important for this position.

Application process

The application is expected to take around 20 to 30 minutes. Candidates are asked to upload a resume, complete an AI interview built around the resume, and then submit the form.

Additional information

Review of applications happens daily. To be considered, the AI interview and all application steps should be completed.

Resources and support

For interview-process and platform details, a reference guide is available from the employer. Support is also available through the employer's help channel.