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Data Scientist | $56-$77/hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdlesabout 23 hours ago
Remote
$56 - $77/hour
Mid Level
contract

About the role

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-$77/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

About Crossing Hurdles

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At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. Our focus is on connecting organisations with top-tier talent by sourcing, screening, and presenting only the top 1% of candidates across a wide range of industries. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we find candidates who not only fit the role but also align with their organizational culture.

Over the past few quarters, we've successfully partnered with leading companies such as Angel One, Ixigo, Turing, Cars24, Veera, ABP Network, Battery Smart, Zavya, and Twin Engineers. Our expertise spans various sectors, including Tech, Product, Sales, Customer Support, Growth, Finance, and Marketing. At Crossing Hurdles, our mission is to help organizations thrive by matching them with exceptional talent while simultaneously enabling candidates to find opportunities that foster long-term career growth and development.