Data Analyst | $56/hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdles
Sheffield
3 months ago
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At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.


Organization: Mercor

Position: Data Scientist (Kaggle Grandmaster)

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $56/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week


Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

  • Analyze large, complex datasets to identify patterns and generate actionable insights.
  • Build high-performing predictive models, statistical analyses, and ML pipelines across varied data types.
  • Design and implement rigorous experiment frameworks and validation strategies.
  • Automate workflows, feature pipelines, and reproducible research environments.
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and interpret modeling outcomes.
  • Collaborate with ML engineers and research teams to productionize models at scale.
  • Present findings through clear documentation, dashboards, and reports.


Requirements

  • Kaggle Competitions Grandmaster or equivalent achievement (multiple medals or top-tier rankings).
  • Strong experience in data science, analytics, or ML-driven research.
  • Proficiency in Python and key libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Polars, and scikit-learn.
  • Solid knowledge of experiment design, causal inference, and statistical modeling.
  • Familiarity with SQL, distributed data systems, and experiment tracking tools.
  • Excellent communication and data storytelling skills.


Application Process (Takes 20 min)

  1. Upload resume
  2. AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
  3. Submit form

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