Excel Expert - Data Modeler
Work typeRemote Β· Contract
Pay$70 β $100/hr
PostedNov 13, 2026
LevelMid level
In short
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.
π About the job
Job typeContract
Pay$70β$100/hour
LocationRemote
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: Excel Expert β General
Commitment: 40 hours/week during weekdays through the end of September, then 20 hours/week thereafter
Role Responsibilities
- Guide research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance on Excel-based tasks across a range of domains.
- Design realistic Excel tasks drawn from your professional experience, and write accurate, well-structured solutions.
- Evaluate Excel tasks and solutions and provide clear, written feedback.
- Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data .
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Demonstrated advanced, professional-level Excel expertise , including advanced formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP , INDEX/MATCH , dynamic arrays), PivotTables , data modeling , dashboards , Power Query , Power Pivot , and macros/VBA .
- Breadth of Excel application across multiple industries and business functions .
- Ability to engage reliably for 40 hours/week during weekdays through the end of September, then 20 hours/week thereafter .
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal skills.
- United Statesβbased only .
Preferred
- Teaching or training experience and/or a PhD .
- Prior experience in AI training , human data annotation, or model evaluation.
- Demonstrable career progression in your field.
Application Process (Takes 20β30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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