Role Description
Mercor is hiring on behalf of a leading AI research lab to bring on a highly skilled Data Scientist with a Kaggle Grandmaster profile. In this role you will transform complex datasets into actionable insights high-performing models and scalable analytical workflows. You will work closely with researchers and engineers to design rigorous experiments build advanced statistical and ML models and develop data-driven frameworks to support product and research decisions.
What Youll Do
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Analyze large complex datasets to uncover patterns develop insights and inform modeling direction
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Build predictive models statistical analyses and machine learning pipelines across tabular time-series NLP or multimodal data
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Design and implement robust validation strategies experiment frameworks and analytical methodologies
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Develop automated data workflows feature pipelines and reproducible research environments
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Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) hypothesis testing and model-driven investigations to support research and product teams
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Translate modeling outcomes into clear recommendations for engineering product and leadership teams
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Collaborate with ML engineers to productionize models and ensure data workflows operate reliably at scale
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Present findings through well-structured dashboards reports and documentation
Qualifications
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Kaggle Competitions Grandmaster or comparable achievement: top-tier rankings multiple medals or exceptional competition performance
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35 years of experience in data science or applied analytics
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Strong proficiency in Python and data tools (Pandas NumPy Polars scikit-learn etc.)
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Experience building ML models end-to-end: feature engineering training evaluation and deployment
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Solid understanding of statistical methods experiment design and causal or quasi-experimental analysis
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Familiarity with modern data stacks: SQL distributed datasets dashboards and experiment tracking tools
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present analytical insights
Nice to Have
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Strong contributions across multiple Kaggle tracks (Notebooks Datasets Discussions Code)
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Experience in an AI lab fintech product analytics or ML-focused organization
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Knowledge of LLMs embeddings and modern ML techniques for text images and multimodal data
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Experience working with big data ecosystems (Spark Ray Snowflake BigQuery etc.)
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Familiarity with statistical modeling frameworks such as Bayesian methods or probabilistic programming
Why Join
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Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI research workflows collaborating closely with data scientists ML engineers and research leaders shaping next-generation analytical systems.
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Work on high-impact data science challenges while experimenting with advanced modeling strategies new analytical methods and competition-grade validation techniques.
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Collaborate with world-class AI labs and technical teams operating at the frontier of forecasting experimentation tabular ML and multimodal analytics.
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Flexible engagement options (30-40 hrs/week or full-time) ideal for data scientists eager to apply Kaggle-level problem-solving to real-world production analytics.
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Fully remote and globally flexible work structure optimized for deep analytical work async collaboration and high-output research.
Role Description Mercor is hiring on behalf of a leading AI research lab to bring on a highly skilled Data Scientist with a Kaggle Grandmaster profile. In this role you will transform complex datasets into actionable insights high-performing models and scalable analytical workflows. You will work cl...
Role Description
Mercor is hiring on behalf of a leading AI research lab to bring on a highly skilled Data Scientist with a Kaggle Grandmaster profile. In this role you will transform complex datasets into actionable insights high-performing models and scalable analytical workflows. You will work closely with researchers and engineers to design rigorous experiments build advanced statistical and ML models and develop data-driven frameworks to support product and research decisions.
What Youll Do
-
Analyze large complex datasets to uncover patterns develop insights and inform modeling direction
-
Build predictive models statistical analyses and machine learning pipelines across tabular time-series NLP or multimodal data
-
Design and implement robust validation strategies experiment frameworks and analytical methodologies
-
Develop automated data workflows feature pipelines and reproducible research environments
-
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) hypothesis testing and model-driven investigations to support research and product teams
-
Translate modeling outcomes into clear recommendations for engineering product and leadership teams
-
Collaborate with ML engineers to productionize models and ensure data workflows operate reliably at scale
-
Present findings through well-structured dashboards reports and documentation
Qualifications
-
Kaggle Competitions Grandmaster or comparable achievement: top-tier rankings multiple medals or exceptional competition performance
-
35 years of experience in data science or applied analytics
-
Strong proficiency in Python and data tools (Pandas NumPy Polars scikit-learn etc.)
-
Experience building ML models end-to-end: feature engineering training evaluation and deployment
-
Solid understanding of statistical methods experiment design and causal or quasi-experimental analysis
-
Familiarity with modern data stacks: SQL distributed datasets dashboards and experiment tracking tools
-
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present analytical insights
Nice to Have
-
Strong contributions across multiple Kaggle tracks (Notebooks Datasets Discussions Code)
-
Experience in an AI lab fintech product analytics or ML-focused organization
-
Knowledge of LLMs embeddings and modern ML techniques for text images and multimodal data
-
Experience working with big data ecosystems (Spark Ray Snowflake BigQuery etc.)
-
Familiarity with statistical modeling frameworks such as Bayesian methods or probabilistic programming
Why Join
-
Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI research workflows collaborating closely with data scientists ML engineers and research leaders shaping next-generation analytical systems.
-
Work on high-impact data science challenges while experimenting with advanced modeling strategies new analytical methods and competition-grade validation techniques.
-
Collaborate with world-class AI labs and technical teams operating at the frontier of forecasting experimentation tabular ML and multimodal analytics.
-
Flexible engagement options (30-40 hrs/week or full-time) ideal for data scientists eager to apply Kaggle-level problem-solving to real-world production analytics.
-
Fully remote and globally flexible work structure optimized for deep analytical work async collaboration and high-output research.
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