Software Expert (Development & Programming)
Mercor • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$65/hr
Listed
240d ago
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Location: Remote (must have access to a physical Mac)
Fluent Language Skills Required: English
- Record screen sessions demonstrating specific tasks, accompanied by clear verbal narration explaining each step
- Annotate screenshots of professional software by drawing precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements
- Follow provided staging instructions to set up specific UI states prior to recording
- Use a custom capture tool to record workflows accurately and consistently
- Adhere closely to task guidelines to ensure data quality and usability
- You have strong familiarity with professional software tools used in your domain including:
- Visual Studio Code
- Android Studio
- Quartus
- VMware
- You are detail-oriented and capable of following precise instructions
- You are comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines
- You have access to a physical Mac and can create a fresh macOS user profile if required
- Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or QA work
- Experience recording or documenting workflows
- Comfort working with new tools and staged environments
- Screen annotations are precise, consistent, and aligned with guidelines
- Screen recordings accurately capture realistic, expert workflows
- Tasks are completed efficiently while maintaining high quality
- Collected data is usable at scale for downstream AI research and development
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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Few outlets pay Software Engineering specialists what the leading AI labs pay for direct judgment. At $65/hr, this Software Expert (Development & Programming) role prices in the expertise itself, separate from hours billed or clients managed.
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Common questions
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?
No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Software Engineering work look like for a Software Expert (Development & Programming)?
Tasks here are scoped to Software Engineering, not generic labeling. As a Software Expert (Development & Programming), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Software Engineering) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Software Engineering background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Coding and English are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $65/hr, an hourly rate. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.