Mac Automation Engineer for AI Research (Part-Time)

Mercor; Toronto; Remote; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking computer power users and automation builders to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will run real productivity workflows on your own Mac to benchmark and improve AI models, working part-time 10–20 hours per week.

This role is ideal for Masters students or those with 2–3 years of relevant experience plus a top-tier Bachelor's. Immediate start preferred, with a focus on clear reasoning and strong communication in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• MacOS automation and scripting experience.
• Ability to explain your reasoning clearly.
• Experience with productivity automation across apps.
• Masters candidate or 2–3 years relevant experience with a BA/BS from a top institution.

Responsibilities

• Complete and narrate real multi-app automation tasks on a Mac for AI model training data.
• Work in a structured, low-pressure environment rather than a high-stress internship.
• Immediate start preferred.

Skills

MacBook ownership

macOS expertise

Automation workflows

Clear reasoning & communication

Education

Masters candidate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Shortcuts

Automator

AppleScript

Keyboard Maestro

Raycast

Alfred

Zapier

Make

Shell scripting

Job description

Mercor is seeking computer power users and automation builders to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will run real productivity workflows on your own Mac to benchmark and improve AI models, working part-time 10–20 hours per week.

This role is ideal for Masters students or those with 2–3 years of relevant experience plus a top-tier Bachelor's. Immediate start preferred, with a focus on clear reasoning and strong communication in a collaborative setting.