Baker Role - 38237

Turing; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

All equipment provided by Turing

Flexibility in scheduling

Contribution to AI research

Job summary

A leading technology research company is looking for baking professionals to participate in a unique study. You'll wear a GoPro while baking and help collect real-world footage to train AI systems. The role requires you to record for 5 days and upload your activities securely. All equipment will be provided, and it's a short-term, flexible engagement. Participants must be fluent in English and comply with household requirements.

Qualifications

• Must work indoors in non-customer-facing roles.
• Participants must have employer consent or be self-employed.
• Must live in a private, self-contained environment.

Responsibilities

• Wear a GoPro and capture daily baking activities for 5 days.
• Upload footage to a secure platform.
• Spend time reviewing and consenting to video segments.

Skills

Comfortable using web-based tools

Basic computer skills for reviewing and uploading clips

Fluent English speaker

Job description

Role Overview

Turing is seeking baking professionals to join the Common Lives Project—a research initiative to collect real-world footage that trains AI systems. You and a colleague from the same bakery or workspace will wear GoPro cameras while baking and managing prep throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities for 5 separate days within a 2‑week window
• Record a minimum of 7 hours per day, with flexibility to take breaks and pause the camera for privacy
• At the end of each day, spend around 2 hours to:
• Upload your footage to a secure platform
• Choose to delete, anonymize, or consent to each video segment

Household Requirements

• No children (under 18) present or visiting during the recording period
• All adults in the space must be fluent English speakers and consent to being recorded
• Must live in a private, self‑contained apartment, building, or indoor work environment
• All household members must agree to appear in the footage

Participant Requirements

• Must work indoors in non‑customer‑facing roles (e.g., not retail or child care)
• Participants who share the same workplace or household should both have a GoPro mounted during the activity.
• Preferably engaged in manual or creative work (e.g., chef, baker, artist, carpenter, musician, electrician, mechanic)
• Must be self‑employed or have employer consent to record in the work environment
• Able to use a computer for basic tasks such as reviewing and uploading video clips

Technical Requirements

• Must have access to a computer and internet connection
• Comfortable using web‑based tools for uploading and reviewing clips (training will be provided)
• GoPro camera and all accessories will be provided for the duration of the project

Perks of Freelancing With Turing

• Play a vital role in shaping the future of human‑centered AI research
• Short‑term, flexible engagement with minimal disruption to your routine
• All equipment provided by Turing
• Be part of an innovative global data collection initiative
• Commitment Required: 5 recording days within a 2‑week window
• Engagement Type: Contractor / Freelance
• Duration: 2 weeks (plus setup and review time)
• Location: United States only (Due to consent regulations, participants must NOT reside in the following states/provinces: Illinois, Texas, Washington, New York, Colorado, California, Oregon, Quebec, Kentucky, South Carolina)

Application Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief screening
• Once accepted, Turing will ship all necessary equipment and provide onboarding instructions
• Participants will receive training on how to record, upload, and review their footage securely

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet