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 for a client collaborating with leading AI research labs. This remote, hourly contract role focuses on capturing realistic, expert-level software workflows to enhance how AI systems comprehend complex operating system interfaces and multi-step professional tasks. You will directly contribute to the development of high-fidelity datasets crucial for training next-generation AI models.

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

Candidates for the Software Expert Operating Systems role should possess:

• Strong hands-on experience with one or more operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and 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 will be aligned with task scope and expertise, with payments issued weekly via Stripe or Wise. This is strictly an independent contractor engagement; H1-B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported at this time.

Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorized to work as independent contractors in their country of residence.

About the Client

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier AI systems using real-world human expertise. Contributors work on impactful projects that shape the future of AI while collaborating with top researchers and teams globally.

Key skills/competency

• Operating Systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Screen Recording
• UI Annotation
• Workflow Documentation
• Data Collection
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Independent Work
• AI Data Training