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Remote Role Responsibilities * Annotate assigned games such as Minecraft and open-world games for ... Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance

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Video Game Annotation Specialist

Video Game Annotation Specialist

Mercor

New York, NY โ€ข Remote

$16 - $17/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


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: Video Game Annotator
Type: Contract
Compensation: $16โ€“$17/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Annotate assigned games such as Minecraft and open-world games for structured sessions of 15โ€“60 minutes.
  • Follow simple annotation instructions, including exploration, basic interactions, and task-based play.
  • Ensure recordings meet quality requirements, including no lag, stable FPS, and correct settings.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Access to a personal Windows computer.
  • Comfortable installing recording software for gameplay and input capture.
  • Reliable internet connection for uploading large video files.
  • Attention to detail and willingness to follow setup guidelines.

Application Process (Takes 20โ€“30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

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: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.