Software Expert, Operating Systems
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Software Expert, Operating Systems
Keystone Recruitment is seeking experienced software professionals with deep operating system expertise to support a high-priority data collection initiative in collaboration with leading AI research labs. This role focuses on capturing realistic, expert-level software workflows to improve how AI systems understand complex operating system interfaces and multi-step professional tasks. You will contribute directly to the development of high-fidelity datasets used to train next-generation AI models.
Key Responsibilities
- Record screen sessions demonstrating operating system workflows with clear verbal narration explaining each step
- Annotate screenshots by accurately drawing 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 consistently and accurately
- Adhere strictly to task guidelines to ensure data quality and downstream usability
- Deliver high-quality outputs suitable for large-scale AI research and model training
Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with one or more operating systems, including: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Ability to follow precise instructions and meet quality standards
- Strong attention to detail and independent working capability
- 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 quality assurance work
- Experience documenting or recording technical workflows
- Comfort working with new tools and staged environments
Engagement Details
This is a fully remote, asynchronous independent contractor role with a flexible working schedule. Project duration may vary and can be extended 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 are issued weekly via Stripe or Wise. Engagement is strictly as an independent contractor, with 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, our client, partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier AI systems using real-world human expertise. Contributors work on impactful projects that shape the future of AI while collaborating with top researchers and teams globally.
Key skills/competency
- Operating Systems
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- Data Collection
- UI Annotation
- Workflow Documentation
- AI Research
- Attention to Detail
- English Communication
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's network: Study their focus on connecting talent with leading AI labs and enterprises.
- Tailor your resume for OS expertise: Highlight deep experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux, and prior data collection work.
- Showcase attention to detail: Emphasize your ability to follow precise instructions and deliver high-quality, accurate data.
- Prepare for a technical workflow discussion: Be ready to demonstrate your proficiency in recording and annotating software tasks.
- Highlight independent contractor skills: Discuss your reliability, communication, and capacity for asynchronous, remote work.
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