Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Position: Expert Data Scientist

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $100/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: Approximately 2 months

Commitment: 15 hours per week, fully asynchronous

Role Responsibilities

• Analyze large structured datasets provided by partner organizations to support AI model development
• Design reasoning-based analytics questions requiring multi-step problem-solving and data interpretation
• Write and validate Snowflake SQL queries, using tools such as DuckDB, pandas, or Python notebooks, to address analytical questions
• Produce clear, human-readable explanations articulating analytical reasoning and insights
• Format deliverables into structured JSON outputs that include question, query, and answer components
• Ensure output consistency and quality through collaboration with peers and feedback from reviewers

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong experience in data analytics, data science, or a related quantitative field
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, with preferred experience in DuckDB or pandas
• Strong skills in data exploration, statistical reasoning, and business intelligence
• Experience using analytical tools like iPython, Jupyter Notebooks, and GitHub
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex reasoning
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred

Application Process

1. Upload resume
2. AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
3. Submit form