Data Scientist/Analyst
Listing checked August 25, 2026 · pay as published by Turing
Overview
This contract role focuses on improving AI model performance through hands-on Python development and rigorous data analysis. You will build and maintain code for model training, run evaluations, and rank model responses across diverse domains. The work includes creating high-quality datasets for supervised fine-tuning and collaborating with researchers on RLHF efforts. The position is fully remote and requires a minimum of 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with Pacific Time.
What You'll Do11
- 1Build and maintain high-quality Python code used to train and improve AI models.
- 2Run model evaluations to benchmark performance and convert results into actionable changes.
- 3Assess and rank AI responses to user queries across various domains using predefined criteria.
- 4Write clear explanations and rationales for each evaluation, showing strong technical reasoning.
- 5Lead supervised fine-tuning efforts, including building and maintaining task-specific datasets.
- 6Collaborate with researchers and annotators on reinforcement learning from human feedback and reward model refinement.
- 7Design new evaluation strategies that keep model outputs aligned with user needs and ethical guidelines.
- 8Create and refine model responses to improve clarity, relevance, and technical accuracy.
- 9Review peer code and documentation, provide constructive feedback, and point out improvement areas.
- 10Partner with cross-functional teams to improve model performance and support product upgrades.
- 11Test and integrate new tools, techniques, and methodologies into AI training processes.
Requirements6
- 1A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2Strong data analysis skills and business sense to draw conclusions from datasets, act on findings, and explain them clearly.
- 3Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
- 4Clear communication skills for working with stakeholders and researchers.
- 5Professional fluency in conversational and written English.
- 6A strong interest in having a measurable impact on artificial intelligence.
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are those who enjoy turning messy datasets into clear conclusions and can defend those conclusions with code. The role suits someone comfortable writing Python for model evaluation and fine-tuning, and who can explain technical reasoning to both researchers and business stakeholders. This position is less suitable for people who prefer fixed schedules or want a permanent employment package, since it is a short-term contractor assignment with no paid leave. Common reasons candidates fall short include weak English communication during interviews or an inability to show structured analytical thinking when ranking model responses. Another frequent gap is lack of hands-on experience with evaluation or supervised fine-tuning workflows.
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Before the technical interview, prepare a one-page write-up of a past model evaluation or data analysis project that covers the metrics you used, the Python code you wrote, and how your findings led to a concrete model or dataset change.
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