Software Engineer (Scientific and Analytical)
Posted 1 day ago by Keystone Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: The Software Expert (Scientific and Analytical) role involves capturing high-fidelity screen recordings and annotations of software tasks to support AI systems in understanding complex workflows. This fully remote, independent contractor position requires expertise in analytical or scientific software tools and the ability to follow detailed instructions. The role emphasizes precision in data collection and adherence to project guidelines. Successful candidates will work flexibly and independently while contributing to a high-priority data collection initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record screen sessions demonstrating assigned software tasks with clear, step-by-step verbal narration
- Annotate screenshots by accurately drawing bounding boxes around relevant UI elements
- Follow detailed staging instructions to prepare specific software states prior to recording
- Use a custom capture tool to ensure consistent, high-quality workflow recordings
- Adhere strictly to task guidelines to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and usability
Key Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of one or more professional analytical or scientific software tools, such as MATLAB, Origin, Stata, or EViews
- Ability to follow precise technical instructions with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
- Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required
- Prior experience in data collection, annotation, or quality assurance work (nice-to-have)
- Experience recording, documenting, or explaining professional workflows (nice-to-have)
- Comfort working with new tools and staged or controlled environments (nice-to-have)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Title: Software Expert (Scientific and Analytical)
Engagement: Hourly Contract (Independent Contractor)
Rate: USD 0–100 per hour (based on task scope and expertise)
Location: Remote — must have access to a physical Mac and be legally authorized to work as an independent contractor in your country of residence.
Language Requirement: Fluent English
Role Overview
One of our clients is supporting a high-priority data collection initiative designed to improve how AI systems understand complex software interfaces and real-world, multi-step professional workflows. This role focuses on capturing high-fidelity screen recordings and annotations created by experienced domain experts using real software environments. The resulting data will be used to train and enhance next-generation AI systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Record screen sessions demonstrating assigned software tasks with clear, step-by-step verbal narration
- Annotate screenshots by accurately drawing bounding boxes around relevant UI elements
- Follow detailed staging instructions to prepare specific software states prior to recording
- Use a custom capture tool to ensure consistent, high-quality workflow recordings
- Adhere strictly to task guidelines to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and usability
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of one or more professional analytical or scientific software tools, such as: MATLAB Origin Stata EViews
- Ability to follow precise technical instructions with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
- Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required
Nice-to-Have
- Prior experience in data collection, annotation, or quality assurance work
- Experience recording, documenting, or explaining professional workflows
- Comfort working with new tools and staged or controlled environments
What Success Looks Like
- Screen annotations are precise, consistent, and fully aligned with project guidelines
- Screen recordings accurately reflect realistic, expert-level workflows
- Tasks are completed efficiently without sacrificing quality
- Collected data is scalable and usable for downstream AI research and development
Engagement Details
- Fully remote, independent contractor role
- Flexible scheduling; work completed on your own time
- Project timelines may vary by task phase
- Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early based on performance and business needs
Compensation & Contract Terms
- Hourly compensation aligned with task complexity and expertise
- Payments issued weekly via Stripe or Wise
- Engagement is strictly on an independent contractor basis
- No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
Eligibility
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work as independent contractors in their country of residence
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Application Process
- Submit an application through the platform
- Qualified applicants will be contacted with next steps
- Selected candidates will receive onboarding instructions and task access
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