Software Engineer (Scientific and Analytical)

* **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 **APPLY NOW**