Software Expert - Development & Programming
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Software Expert - Development & Programming
One of our clients is seeking experienced software development professionals to support a high-priority data collection initiative in collaboration with leading AI research labs. This role focuses on capturing real-world development and programming workflows to help AI systems better understand complex software interfaces, engineering tools, and multi-step technical processes. The work you contribute will directly support the training and evaluation of next-generation AI systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Record screen sessions demonstrating development and programming workflows with clear verbal narration explaining each step
- Annotate screenshots of professional development software by drawing precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements
- Follow provided staging instructions to configure specific UI states prior to recording
- Use custom capture tools to record workflows accurately and consistently
- Adhere closely to task guidelines to ensure data quality, consistency, and usability
- Deliver outputs suitable for large-scale AI research and downstream model training
Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with professional development and programming tools, including:Visual Studio Code, Android Studio, Quartus, VMware
- High attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical instructions
- Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines
- Fluent English communication skills
- Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or QA work
- Experience recording or documenting development workflows
- Comfort working with new tools and staged environments
Engagement Details
- Fully remote, asynchronous independent contractor role
- Flexible working schedule
- Project duration may vary and can be extended, shortened, or concluded based on performance and project needs
- Work includes screen recording, UI annotation, and workflow documentation
Compensation & Contract Terms
- Hourly compensation aligned with task scope and expertise
- Payments issued weekly via Stripe or Wise
- Engagement is on an independent contractor basis
- No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
- H1-B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported at this time
Eligibility
Applicants must be legally authorized to work as independent contractors in their country of residence.
About the Client
Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier AI systems using real-world human expertise. Contributors collaborate with leading researchers and help shape the next generation of AI capabilities across software, engineering, and technical domains.
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- Programming
- AI Systems Training
- Data Collection
- Screen Recording
- UI Annotation
- Workflow Documentation
- Technical Instructions
- Attention to Detail
- Independent Work
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's client: Study Mercor's mission, values, and their partnerships with leading AI labs and enterprises.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive experience with professional development tools like Visual Studio Code, Android Studio, Quartus, and VMware.
- Showcase attention to detail: Provide examples of work requiring precise adherence to technical instructions and high data quality standards.
- Prepare for independent work: Emphasize your ability to work autonomously, manage flexible schedules, and consistently meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
- Practice technical communication: Be ready to clearly narrate and document complex programming workflows, demonstrating your verbal explanation skills.
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