Data Collection Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
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 Overview
The Data Collection Specialist role is a contract position with flexible hours and is fully remote. You will record screen sessions demonstrating tasks, annotate screenshots using bounding boxes, and follow detailed staging instructions to set up UI states. This role requires using a custom capture tool for consistent workflow recording while adhering to strict guidelines to ensure high data quality.
Role Responsibilities
- Record screen sessions with clear verbal narration.
- Annotate screenshots by drawing precise bounding boxes.
- Follow staging instructions to set up specific UI states.
- Use a custom capture tool for accurate data capture.
- Work independently to meet tight deadlines.
Qualifications
Must-Have: Familiarity with professional software tools (Blender, Godot, GIMP, R, Wings 3D), fluent English, detail-oriented, and a physical Mac with capability to create a new macOS user profile.
Preferred: Experience in data collection, annotation, QA, and workflow documentation. Ability to adapt to new tools and staged environments.
Application Process
The application includes resume upload, an AI interview based on your resume, and a form submission. The entire process takes about 20–30 minutes.
Resources & Support
For interview process details and platform information, please check this link. For help, contact support@mercor.com. Our team reviews applications daily, so complete your AI interview and application steps promptly.
Key skills/competency
- Screen Recording
- Data Annotation
- macOS
- UI Documentation
- Custom Capture Tools
- Deadline Management
- Software Familiarity
- Attention to Detail
- Remote Work
- Quality Assurance
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study mission, values, and investor backgrounds.
- Customize your resume: Highlight software skills and remote experience.
- Prepare for AI interviews: Practice responses and workflow scenarios.
- Follow application instructions: Complete steps accurately and timely.
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