Data Collection Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
About the Data Collection Specialist Role 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.
The Data Collection Specialist position is a contract role offering $100/hour. It is a remote position requiring a commitment of 20+ hours per week.
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
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes 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 Annotation
- Screen Recording
- Verbal Narration
- MATLAB
- Origin Software
- Stata
- EViews
- macOS Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Independent Work
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: Highlight strong familiarity with professional software like MATLAB, Origin, Stata, and EViews, and any annotation or QA experience.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice clear verbal narration and demonstrate attention to detail, as well as your ability to work independently.
- Showcase attention to detail: Emphasize your capability to follow precise instructions and ensure high data quality in your past experiences.
- Demonstrate independent work: Provide examples of how you've successfully managed tasks autonomously and met tight deadlines in remote settings.
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