Mercor
Mercor is currently hiring for 12 data science, machine learning and AI roles, mostly for AI engineers, machine learning engineers and research scientists. Openings are based in San Francisco and New York. The skills Mercor asks for most often are AI, Machine Learning, SQL and Data Quality. Hiring teams include Engineering, Research and Operations. Across 12 listings that published pay, the median advertised base salary is $315k a year. We've listed 13 roles at Mercor since August 2025.
At a glance
- Website
- mercor.com
- Teams
- Engineering (7) · Research (4) · Operations (1)
- Seniority
- Mid (5) · Junior (1) · Senior (1)
- Remote
- 0 of 12 open roles
- Advertised pay
- $315k median · $176k–$349k typical (12 listings, annual USD)
- On the board since
- August 2025 · 13 roles listed
12 roles at Mercor
Past roles at Mercor
Positions we’ve listed that are now closed — kept for reference.
Working at Mercor: common questions
Is Mercor hiring data scientists right now?
Yes — Mercor has 12 open data science, machine learning or AI roles on the board, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. The most recent was posted on September 18, 2026.
What kind of data roles does Mercor hire for?
Current openings break down as AI Engineer (2), Machine Learning Engineer (2), Research Scientist (2) and Data Engineer (1). They sit in teams such as Engineering, Research and Operations.
What skills does Mercor look for?
The most requested skills are AI, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Quality, LLMs and Python. AI appears in 12 of 12 listings.
Does Mercor offer remote data jobs?
None of Mercor's current data roles are marked remote — they are based in San Francisco and New York.
Where is Mercor hiring?
Open roles are based in San Francisco and New York.
What seniority levels does Mercor hire at?
By seniority, openings are mid (5), junior (1) and senior (1).
How much does Mercor pay data scientists?
Across 12 listings that published a salary, the median advertised base pay is $315k a year, with most falling between $176k and $349k. Figures are converted to annual US dollars and reflect advertised ranges, not confirmed offers.