Software Expert (Office Suite) - Remote in Kariega, Eastern Cape

Location: Remote (must have access to a physical Mac) Fluent Language Skills Required: English Why This Role Exists Mercor is supporting a high-priority data collection initiative aimed at improving AI systems' understanding of complex software interfaces and multi-step workflows. Current datasets lack the expert grounding needed to reflect authentic professional software usage. This project fills that gap by collecting high-quality screen annotations and recordings from experienced domain experts working in real digital environments. What You’ll Do Record screen sessions demonstrating specific tasks with clear verbal narration explaining each step Annotate screenshots of professional software by drawing precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements Follow provided staging instructions to set up specific UI states prior to recording Use a custom capture tool to record workflows accurately and consistently Adhere closely to task guidelines to ensure data quality and usability Who You Are Strong familiarity with professional software tools including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Detail-oriented and capable of following precise instructions Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines Access to a physical Mac and able to create a fresh macOS user profile if required Nice-to-Have Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or QA work Experience recording or documenting workflows Comfort working with new tools and staged environments Compensation: R180,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Remote Eligible