Computer Power Users & Automation Builders (Must own MacBook)

Mercor

$50–60/hr Location not stated Part-time 10–40 h/week Mid level

Narrates real multi-app productivity and automation workflows on your own Mac to create AI training data. Suits automation-minded power users who have postgraduate study or relevant experience and can work part-time.

Role Overview:

Mercor is looking for computer power users and automation builders with 2-3 years of relevant experience, or currently enrolled postgrad students, to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real productivity and automation workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.

Qualifications:

  • Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.
  • Deep familiarity with macOS and its apps, keyboard-driven workflows, and system settings
  • Experience building automations with tools such as Shortcuts, Automator, AppleScript, Keyboard Maestro, Raycast, Alfred, Zapier, Make, or shell scripting
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution
  • Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Details:

  • Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week
  • Responsibilities include completing and narrating real multi-app productivity and automation tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models
  • Clearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles
  • Immediate start preferred

Application and Onboarding Process:

  • Submit your resume, followed by a brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills
  • Complete a brief paid assessment to further evaluate your fit for the role
  • You will receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps

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