Data Collection Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
Data Collection Specialist at Mercor
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: Data Collection SpecialistType: ContractCompensation: $100/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 20+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Record screen sessions demonstrating specific tasks with clear verbal narration explaining each step.
- Annotate screenshots of professional software by drawing precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements.
- Follow provided staging instructions to set up specific UI states prior to recording.
- Use a custom capture tool to record workflows accurately and consistently.
- Adhere closely to task guidelines to ensure data quality and usability.
- Work independently and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Strong familiarity with professional software tools including AutoCAD Mechanical, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Vivado.
- Detail-oriented and capable of following precise instructions.
- Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
- Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required.
- Fluent in English.
Preferred
- Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or QA work.
- Experience recording or documenting workflows.
- Comfort working with new tools and staged environments.
Application Process
The application process takes 20–30 minutes to complete and involves the following steps:
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Data Collection
- Software Annotation
- Screen Recording
- CAD Software Expertise
- Workflow Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- UI Element Identification
- Independent Work
- Detail Orientation
- Deadline Management
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their impact in AI research.
- Highlight software proficiency: Customize your resume to showcase strong expertise in AutoCAD Mechanical, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Vivado, providing specific project examples.
- Emphasize attention to detail: Prepare to articulate instances where you followed precise instructions and maintained high data quality in previous roles during your AI interview.
- Prepare for AI interview: Practice explaining technical workflows and problem-solving scenarios clearly and concisely, focusing on data collection and annotation processes.
- Demonstrate independent work: Be ready to discuss experiences where you successfully managed projects, worked autonomously, and consistently met tight deadlines.
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