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