Mac Automation Specialist - Expert - AI Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Computer Power Users & Automation Builders (Must own MacBook)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real multi-app productivity and automation tasks on your Mac . Create high-quality training data for advanced AI models .
• Benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models by working through productivity and automation workflows.
• Clearly explain your reasoning while working to enhance model understanding.
• Work independently with flexible hours. Collaborate asynchronously to meet project goals.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor , running macOS 15 or higher.
• Deep familiarity with macOS , 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 Master's studies, or have 2–3 years of relevant experience + Bachelor's from a prestigious institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Start Date

• Immediate start preferred

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume.
• 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.
• Follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps.

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