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.
This is a contract position for a Data Collection Specialist, offering $100/hour with a commitment of 20+ hours/week. The role is fully remote.
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 asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Strong familiarity with professional software tools including Audio MIDI Setup, Blender, Digital Color Meter, Font Book, GIMP, Godot Engine, Inkscape, LMMS, Penpot, Shotcut, Wings 3D.
- Fluent in English.
- 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.
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
- UI Annotation
- Workflow Recording
- macOS Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Software (e.g., Blender, GIMP)
- English Fluency
- Independent Work
- Time Management
- AI Model Improvement
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with leading AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in data collection, software familiarity, meticulous attention to detail, and independent work ethic.
- Prepare for AI interview: Practice articulating your workflow documentation experience and problem-solving skills clearly and concisely to Mercor's AI interviewer.
- Showcase software expertise: Be ready to demonstrate or discuss your proficiency with professional software tools like Blender, GIMP, Inkscape, and macOS environments.
- Emphasize independent productivity: Provide examples of successfully managing tasks, adhering to strict guidelines, and meeting deadlines in a remote, asynchronous setting.
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