Software Expert (Scientific and Analytical)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Software Expert (Scientific and Analytical) to support a high-priority data collection initiative. This project aims to enhance how AI systems comprehend complex software interfaces and multi-step professional workflows. The role involves capturing high-fidelity screen recordings and annotations from experienced domain experts utilizing real software environments. The collected data will be instrumental in training and improving next-generation AI systems.

This is an hourly contract position for an independent contractor, with a rate based on task scope and expertise. The role is fully remote, requiring access to a physical Mac and legal authorization to work as an independent contractor in your country of residence. Fluent English is a must.

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.
• Use 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.
• Flexible scheduling; work completed on your own time.
• Project timelines may vary by task phase.
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early based on performance and business needs.

Compensation & Contract Terms

• Hourly compensation aligned with task complexity and expertise.
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe or Wise.
• Engagement is strictly on an independent contractor basis.
• No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work as independent contractors in their country of residence.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Application Process

• Submit an application through the platform.
• Qualified applicants will be contacted with next steps.
• Selected candidates will receive onboarding instructions and task access.

Key skills/competency

• Scientific Software
• Analytical Software
• MATLAB
• Origin
• Stata
• EViews
• Screen Recording
• Data Annotation
• Technical Documentation
• AI Data Collection