Data Scientist | $56 / hr Remote | Mercor

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Mercor

Data Scientist (Kaggle Grandmaster)

Crossing Hurdles

Hourly Contract

$56 / hour

Remote

10–40 hours / week

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• 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.
  

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• 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.
  

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