Automation Builder - Fully Remote | Up To $60/Hr

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a contract-based Computer Power Users & Automation Builders (must own MacBook) to perform multi-app productivity tasks, create high-quality AI training data, and help benchmark cutting-edge AI models. Remote, 10–20 hours/week, immediate start preferred. Requires strong macOS expertise and experience with automation tools.

Qualifications

• Must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, macOS 15 or higher.
• Deep familiarity with macOS, its apps, keyboard-driven workflows, and system settings.
• Experience building automations with listed tools and 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.

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 and collaborate asynchronously to meet project goals.

Skills

MacBook ownership

macOS expertise

Automation scripting

Clear written communication

Independent work

Education

Master's studies in progress or completed

2–3 years experience + Bachelor's from top institution

Tools

Shortcuts

Automator

AppleScript

Keyboard Maestro

Raycast

Alfred

Zapier

Make

Shell scripting

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

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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