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Posted May 26, 2026

Software Expert (CAD and Engineering)

**Location:** Remote **(must have access to a physical Mac)** • *Fluent Language Skills Required:** English • *Why This Role Exists** Mercor is supporting a high-priority data collection initiative aimed at improving how AI systems understand complex software interfaces and real-world, multi-step workflows. Current datasets lack the fidelity and expert grounding needed to reflect authentic professional software usage. This project addresses that gap by collecting high-quality screen annotations and screen recordings performed by experienced domain experts working in real digital environments. • *What You’ll Do** Depending on the task phase, you may be asked to complete one or both of the following: - 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 • *Who You Are** - You have strong familiarity with professional software tools used in your domain including: - AutoCAD Mechanical - SolidWorks - Inventor - Vivado - 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 • *Nice-to-Have** - Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or QA work - Experience recording or documenting workflows - Comfort working with new tools and staged environments • *What Success Looks Like** - 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 We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.