Software Engineer (Scientific and Analytical)
Posted Today by Keystone Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: The role of Software Expert – Operating Systems involves supporting a data collection initiative aimed at enhancing AI systems' understanding of operating system interfaces through expert-level software workflows. The position requires recording and annotating workflows while adhering to strict guidelines to ensure data quality. This is a fully remote, independent contractor role that offers flexible working hours and requires access to a physical Mac. Candidates must have strong experience with operating systems and excellent communication skills in English.
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
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with one or more operating systems, including: Windows, macOS, 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
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Title: Software Expert – Operating Systems (Remote)
Engagement: Hourly contract (Independent Contractor)
Rate: USD 0–100 / hour
Location: Remote (must have access to a physical Mac)
Role Overview
One of our clients is seeking experienced software professionals with deep operating system expertise to support a high-priority data collection initiative in collaboration with leading AI research labs. This role focuses on capturing realistic, expert-level software workflows to improve how AI systems understand complex operating system interfaces and multi-step professional tasks. You will contribute directly to the development of high-fidelity datasets used to train 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
- Strong hands-on experience with one or more operating systems, including: Windows macOS 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
- Fully remote, asynchronous independent contractor role
- Flexible working schedule
- Project duration may vary and can be extended based on performance and project needs
- Work includes screen recording, UI annotation, and workflow documentation
Compensation & Contract Terms
- Hourly compensation aligned with task scope and expertise
- Payments issued weekly via Stripe or Wise
- Engagement is strictly as an independent contractor
- No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
- 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.
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