Video Game Annotator

About the role

This opportunity is with Mercor, a company that helps connect highly skilled creative and technical professionals with AI research teams. The organization is based in San Francisco and counts Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey among its investors.

Role overview

The position is for a Video Game Annotator working remotely on a contract basis, with pay set at $16–$17 per hour.

What you will do

• Review and annotate assigned games, including Minecraft and other open-world titles, in structured sessions lasting 15 to 60 minutes.
• Carry out straightforward annotation steps such as exploration, basic in-game interactions, and task-oriented gameplay.
• Make sure all recordings meet the required quality standards, including stable frame rates, no lag, and the correct configuration settings.
• Work on your own schedule and independently while keeping up with deadlines and helping improve AI model performance.

What you need

• A personal Windows computer is required.
• You should be comfortable installing software used to capture gameplay and user input.
• A dependable internet connection is necessary for uploading large video files.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to follow setup instructions are important.

Application process

The application takes about 20–30 minutes and includes three steps: uploading a resume, completing an AI interview based on the resume, and submitting the form.

Support

If you need help, you can contact the support team at support@mercor.com. The interview process and platform details are available through the company’s candidate documentation.

Additional information

The team reviews applications every day, so candidates should complete both the AI interview and the application steps to be considered.