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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.
Role Responsibilities
- Record screen sessions demonstrating specific tasks with clear verbal narration.
- Annotate screenshots of professional software using precise bounding boxes.
- Follow staging instructions to set up specific UI states before recording.
- Use a custom capture tool to record workflows accurately and consistently.
- Adhere to task guidelines to ensure data quality and usability.
- Work independently and meet tight deadlines to improve AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Strong familiarity with professional software tools: MATLAB, Origin, Stata, EViews.
- 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 (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- 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 Specialist
- Mercor
- Screen Recording
- Annotation
- MATLAB
- Origin
- Stata
- EViews
- AI Model Performance
- Workflow Documentation
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with professional software like MATLAB, Origin, Stata, or EViews, and mention data collection or annotation work.
- Prepare for AI interview: Be ready to discuss your resume and how your skills align with the Data Collection Specialist role at Mercor.
- Follow instructions precisely: Demonstrate attention to detail in your application and any provided tasks, mirroring the job requirements.
- Showcase independence: Emphasize your ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines, key traits for this remote position.
- Test your tools: Ensure your recording setup and Mac accessibility meet the technical requirements before applying.
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