Computer Power Users & Automation Builders (Must own MacBook)
Undisclosed employer
Compensation
$50-$60/hr
Description
Role Overview:
Mercor is looking for computer power users and automation builders with 2-3 years of relevant experience, or currently enrolled postgrad students, to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real productivity and automation workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
Qualifications:
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Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.
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Deep familiarity with macOS and its apps, keyboard-driven workflows, and system settings
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Experience building automations with tools such as Shortcuts, Automator, AppleScript, Keyboard Maestro, Raycast, Alfred, Zapier, Make, or shell scripting
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Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution
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Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job Details:
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Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week
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Responsibilities include completing and narrating real multi-app productivity and automation tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models
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Clearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles
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Immediate start preferred
Application and Onboarding Process:
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Submit your resume, followed by a brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills
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Complete a brief paid assessment to further evaluate your fit for the role
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You will receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps
- Commitment
- Hourly
- Posted
- Oct 18, 2026
- Slots remaining
- 2
- First seen
- Oct 18, 2026
- Last seen
- Oct 18, 2026