Sr. Statistician | Up to $200K/year

About The Job

Mercor

Benchmark

General Catalyst

Peter Thiel

Adam D'Angelo

Larry Summers

Jack Dorsey

Position:

Type:

Full-time

Compensation:

$90,000–$200,000/year

Location:

Palo Alto, CA (in-office five days per week) or Remote

Commitment:

9:00am–5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training, then 9:00am–5:30pm in your local timezone

Role Responsibilities

• Use proprietary software to annotate and evaluate statistical data, equations, and model outputs.
• Design and select challenging statistical problems in areas such as probability theory, regression modeling, and Bayesian inference.
• Collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and workflows for higher accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze and critique AI-generated statistical reasoning to improve clarity, correctness, and interpretability.
• Ensure the highest standard of data quality and maintain consistency across diverse tasks and formats, including text, voice, and video.
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, or Mathematics with a strong focus on probability or applied statistics.
• Exceptional command of English, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and apply sound statistical judgment.
• Strong research and reasoning skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while managing evolving and complex instructions.
  

Preferred

• PhD in Statistics or a closely related quantitative field.
• Peer-reviewed publications in statistics, probability, or applied modeling.
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience in university-level statistics or mathematics.
• Prior involvement in AI training, data labeling, or model evaluation.
  

Compensation & Legal

• Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location.
• Comprehensive medical benefits for all full-time employees.
• U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
  

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume.
• Complete a 20-minute interview focused on your experience and expertise.
• Successful candidates will advance to additional rounds and meet the team.
• The full process typically takes about one week.
  

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com