Software Expert – CAD and Engineering (Remote)
Posted Today by Keystone Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: The Software Expert – CAD and Engineering role is a fully remote, independent contractor position focused on capturing real-world engineering workflows using CAD software to enhance AI systems. Candidates will record screen sessions, annotate UI elements, and follow specific guidelines to ensure data quality for AI research. Strong experience with CAD tools and excellent communication skills in English are essential. The role offers flexible working hours and compensation based on expertise and task scope.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record screen sessions demonstrating CAD and engineering workflows with clear verbal narration explaining each step
- Annotate screenshots by drawing precise 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 accurately and consistently
- Adhere strictly to task guidelines to ensure data quality and consistency
- Deliver outputs suitable for large-scale AI research and downstream model training
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with professional CAD and engineering software, including AutoCAD, Mechanical, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Vivado
- High attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical instructions
- Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines
- Fluent English communication skills
- Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required
- Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or QA work (nice to have)
- Experience recording or documenting engineering or design workflows (nice to have)
- Comfort working with new tools and staged 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 – CAD and Engineering (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 CAD and engineering software professionals to support a high-priority data collection initiative in collaboration with leading AI research labs. This role focuses on capturing authentic, real-world engineering workflows within professional CAD and design tools to improve how AI systems understand complex interfaces and multi-step technical processes. Your contributions will help build high-fidelity datasets used to train advanced AI models.
Key Responsibilities
- Record screen sessions demonstrating CAD and engineering workflows with clear verbal narration explaining each step
- Annotate screenshots by drawing precise 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 accurately and consistently
- Adhere strictly to task guidelines to ensure data quality and consistency
- Deliver outputs suitable for large-scale AI research and downstream model training
Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with professional CAD and engineering software, including: AutoCAD Mechanical SolidWorks Inventor Vivado
- High attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical instructions
- Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines
- 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 QA work
- Experience recording or documenting engineering or design 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, shortened, or concluded 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 on an independent contractor basis
- 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.