Data Collection Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
Data Collection Specialist
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.
This is a Contract position with compensation at $65/hour. The role is Remote and requires a commitment of 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 Visual Studio Code, Android Studio, Quartus, and VMware.
- 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 English language skills.
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 (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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
- Annotation
- Screen Recording
- Workflow Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- UI Element Identification
- Task Adherence
- Independent Work
- Deadline Management
- Professional Software Proficiency
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your application to highlight experience in data collection, annotation, and proficiency with professional software like VS Code and Android Studio.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating your attention to detail, ability to follow complex instructions, and experience managing workflows independently.
- Showcase technical proficiency: Be ready to discuss your familiarity with macOS environments and various professional development tools.
- Emphasize quality and efficiency: Highlight your commitment to producing high-quality data and meeting tight project deadlines consistently.
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