Software Engineer (Scientific and Analytical)

* **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. **Apply Now**