Software Engineer Scientific and Analytical Remote
North Star Staffing
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Job Description
Software Engineer Scientific and Analytical - Remote
North Star Staffing is seeking experienced scientific and analytical software professionals to support a high-priority AI data collection initiative. This project aims to enhance how AI systems understand complex software interfaces and real-world multi-step workflows.
About the Role
As a Scientific & Analytical Software Expert, you will contribute by creating expert-level screen recordings and structured annotations that accurately reflect authentic professional software usage. Your goal will be to produce high-fidelity datasets that capture real workflows across advanced analytical tools. This role demands precision, clarity, and strict adherence to structured task guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen Recording & Workflow Capture: Record screen sessions detailing domain-specific tasks with clear verbal narration.
- Follow staging instructions to configure specific UI states.
- Utilize a custom capture tool to ensure accurate and consistent workflow documentation.
- Annotation & Interface Mapping: Annotate professional software screenshots.
- Draw precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements.
- Ensure alignment with task specifications and quality standards.
- Quality & Data Integrity: Adhere strictly to guidelines for consistency and usability.
- Deliver high-quality outputs suitable for large-scale AI research.
- Complete tasks efficiently while maintaining expert-level accuracy.
Ideal Qualifications
- Strong professional experience using analytical tools such as MATLAB, Origin, Stata, EViews.
- High attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions.
- Comfortable working independently under deadlines.
- Access to a physical Mac (ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required).
- Experience with annotation, QA, or workflow documentation is preferred.
More About the Opportunity
- Fully remote position with flexible scheduling.
- Independent contractor engagement.
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise.
- Projects may be extended or concluded based on performance and needs.
- No H1-B or STEM OPT sponsorship is available.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineer
- Scientific Software
- Analytical Software
- AI Data Collection
- Workflow Documentation
- Screen Recording
- Annotation
- Data Integrity
- MATLAB
- Origin
- Stata
- EViews
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with analytical tools (MATLAB, Origin, Stata, EViews) and annotation/QA.
- Showcase attention to detail: Emphasize your ability to follow precise instructions and maintain data integrity in your application.
- Demonstrate independence: Mention your comfort working autonomously and meeting deadlines for remote projects.
- Mention Mac access: Explicitly state you have access to a physical Mac, if applicable, for the role.
- Prepare for remote work: Be ready to discuss your experience with flexible scheduling and independent contractor roles.
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