[Hiring] Mac Automation Specialist @Mercor

Role Description

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 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.

Requirements

• Immediate start preferred.

Application Process

• Submit your resume.
• Brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills.
• Complete a brief paid assessment to further evaluate your fit for the role.
• Follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process .
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected] .
• Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.