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Data Scientist

SME Careers

AI Expert - Data Science Contractor Ongoing
Brazil, Germany, India, United States Up to $100/hr May 21, 2026

Job description

SME Careers is seeking experienced Data Scientists to contribute expertise toward improving advanced AI systems on analytical reasoning, machine learning, and quantitative problem-solving tasks.

This fully remote contractor role focuses on reviewing, evaluating, and improving AI-generated analytical reasoning, code, statistical analysis, and machine learning outputs across a wide range of real-world data science scenarios.

Contributors will help improve how AI systems understand and communicate:

  • Statistical reasoning
  • Machine learning workflows
  • Data analysis methodologies
  • Experimental design
  • Predictive modeling
  • Quantitative problem-solving

This is an expert network opportunity. While there may not be an immediate active project, qualified candidates may be prioritized for future assignments and ongoing AI training initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review AI-generated data science solutions for:

    • Technical accuracy
    • Statistical correctness
    • Modeling quality
    • Logical consistency
    • Clarity of explanation
  • Evaluate analytical workflows involving:

    • Machine learning
    • Statistical analysis
    • Experimental design
    • Data modeling
    • SQL analysis
    • Predictive analytics
    • Model evaluation
  • Identify:

    • Statistical errors
    • Weak modeling decisions
    • Incorrect assumptions
    • Faulty reasoning
    • Methodological flaws
  • Create and refine:

    • AI training prompts
    • Quantitative explanations
    • Model solutions
    • Analytical reasoning tasks
  • Rank and compare AI-generated responses based on:

    • Correctness
    • Statistical rigor
    • Modeling quality
    • Communication clarity
  • Test AI systems for:

    • Inaccuracies
    • Biases
    • Weak analytical reasoning
    • Reliability issues

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in:

    • Data Science
    • Computer Science
    • Statistics
    • Mathematics
    • Related quantitative field
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience as:

    • Data Scientist
    • Machine Learning Engineer
    • Quantitative Analyst
    • Similar analytical role
  • Strong proficiency in:

    • Python
    • SQL
    • Machine learning workflows
    • Statistical analysis
  • Experience with:

    • pandas
    • NumPy
    • scikit-learn
    • Related data science tooling
  • Strong background in:

    • Statistics
    • Experimental design
    • Applied probability
    • Controlled experimentation
  • Hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models in production or business environments

  • Experience working with:

    • Large datasets
    • Data warehouses
    • Data lakes
    • Analytical dashboards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with minimum C1 English proficiency

  • Strong attention to detail and focus on reproducibility and evaluation quality

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with:
    • AI training
    • AI data annotation
    • AI-generated analytical review
    • RLHF
    • Model evaluation workflows

Skills & Technologies

  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Statistics
  • Scikit-learn
  • NumPy
  • pandas
  • Model Evaluation
  • Experimental Design
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Research
  • Quantitative Reasoning

Work Details

  • Remote contract role
  • Flexible schedule
  • Weekly payments after approved work
  • Referral bonus opportunities available

About SME Careers

SME Careers is an AI Data Services company and subsidiary of SuperAnnotate focused on helping leading AI labs improve advanced AI systems using real-world analytical and quantitative expertise.

Contributors help shape the future of AI by improving machine learning reasoning, statistical analysis, and advanced data science problem-solving.

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