Software Expert (Scientific and Analytical)

Role Overview

One of our clients, supported by Keystone Recruitment, is leading a high-priority data collection initiative to enhance how AI systems comprehend complex software interfaces and real-world, multi-step professional workflows. This independent contractor role focuses on meticulously capturing high-fidelity screen recordings and detailed annotations created by experienced domain experts utilizing authentic software environments. The generated data will be instrumental in training and advancing next-generation AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Record screen sessions demonstrating assigned software tasks with clear, step-by-step verbal narration.
• Annotate screenshots by accurately drawing bounding boxes around relevant UI elements.
• Follow detailed staging instructions to prepare specific software states prior to recording.
• Utilize a custom capture tool to ensure consistent, high-quality workflow recordings.
• Adhere strictly to task guidelines to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and usability.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of one or more professional analytical or scientific software tools, such as MATLAB, Origin, Stata, or EViews.
• Ability to follow precise technical instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
• Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required.

Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience in data collection, annotation, or quality assurance work.
• Experience recording, documenting, or explaining professional workflows.
• Comfort working with new tools and staged or controlled environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Screen annotations are precise, consistent, and fully aligned with project guidelines.
• Screen recordings accurately reflect realistic, expert-level workflows.
• Tasks are completed efficiently without sacrificing quality.
• Collected data is scalable and usable for downstream AI research and development.

Engagement Details

• Fully remote, independent contractor role with flexible scheduling.
• Work completed on your own time, with project timelines varying by task phase.
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early based on performance and business needs.
• Compensation is hourly, aligned with task complexity, and paid weekly via Stripe or Wise.
• Strictly an independent contractor basis; no access to confidential employer/client information.

Eligibility & Application

Applicants must be legally authorized to work as independent contractors in their country of residence. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Submit your application through the platform; qualified candidates will receive onboarding instructions.

Key skills/competency

• Scientific Software
• Analytical Tools
• Data Collection
• Screen Recording
• UI Annotation
• Workflow Documentation
• MATLAB
• Origin
• Stata
• EViews