Software Engineer (Scientific and Analytical)

* **Title:** Software Expert – Office Suite (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 strong Office Suite expertise to support a high\-priority data collection initiative in collaboration with leading AI research labs. This role focuses on capturing authentic, real\-world workflows within professional office software to improve how AI systems understand complex interfaces and multi\-step productivity tasks. Your work will directly contribute to the creation of high\-quality datasets used to train next\-generation AI models. **Key Responsibilities** * Record screen sessions demonstrating Office Suite 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 closely to task guidelines to ensure data quality and usability * Deliver high\-quality outputs suitable for large\-scale AI research and development **Qualifications** * Strong hands\-on experience with professional office software, including: * Microsoft Word * Microsoft Excel * Microsoft PowerPoint * High attention to detail and ability to follow precise 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 quality assurance work * Experience recording or documenting software 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. **About the Client** Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier AI systems using real\-world human expertise. Contributors collaborate with top researchers and help shape the next generation of AI capabilities across multiple domains. **APPLY NOW**