Sr. Quantitative AI Scientist

About The Job
Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
Benchmark
,
General Catalyst
,
Peter Thiel
,
Adam D'Angelo
,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.

Position:
Quant Expert
Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$53–$74/hour
Location:
Remote
Commitment:
20–30 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI researchers to design, train, and validate quantitative and statistical models.
• Apply advanced mathematical, statistical, and computational methods to enhance model performance and stability.
• Evaluate and refine algorithmic frameworks to ensure robustness, precision, and reliability.
• Contribute to the training and fine-tuning of AI systems, ensuring they reason accurately in quantitative contexts.
• Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4-hour windows, 2–3 times per week) to review experiments, debug models, and exchange technical insights.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Strong academic or professional background in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or Quantitative Finance.
• Expertise in probability, optimisation, and numerical analysis.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used for quantitative work (Python, C++, Julia, R, or Rust).
• Experience with simulation systems, data analysis, or machine learning frameworks is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to commit to 20–30 hours per week, including the required synchronous collaboration periods.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor through Mercor.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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