Software Expert - Operating Systems

Role Overview: Software Expert - Operating Systems

Nexus Consulting is seeking experienced software professionals with deep operating system expertise to support a high-priority data collection initiative. This role involves collaboration with leading AI research labs to capture realistic, expert-level software workflows, improving how AI systems understand complex operating system interfaces and multi-step professional tasks. You will directly contribute to the development of high-fidelity datasets essential for training next-generation AI models.

This is a remote, hourly contract position for an independent contractor. Applicants must have access to a physical Mac.

Key Responsibilities

• Record screen sessions demonstrating operating system workflows with clear verbal narration explaining each step.
• Annotate screenshots by accurately drawing bounding boxes around relevant UI elements.
• Follow provided staging instructions to configure specific UI states prior to recording.
• Use custom capture tools to record workflows consistently and accurately.
• Adhere strictly to task guidelines to ensure data quality and downstream usability.
• Deliver high-quality outputs suitable for large-scale AI research and model training.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with one or more operating systems, including Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• Ability to follow precise instructions and meet quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and independent working capability.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or quality assurance work.
• Experience documenting or recording technical workflows.
• Comfort working with new tools and staged environments.

Engagement Details

This is a fully remote, asynchronous independent contractor role with a flexible working schedule. Project duration may vary and can be extended based on performance and project needs. The work primarily includes screen recording, UI annotation, and workflow documentation.

Compensation & Contract Terms

Hourly compensation is aligned with task scope and expertise, with payments issued weekly via Stripe or Wise. This engagement is strictly as an independent contractor, and no access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution is granted. H1-B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported.

Key skills/competency

• Operating Systems Expertise
• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Screen Recording
• UI Annotation
• Data Collection
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Documentation
• AI Model Training Data