Job Overview : Video Game Annotator – Annotate Gameplay for AI Training
| 💰 Salary | $16–$17 per hour |
| 📍 Location | Global (fully remote) |
| 🏢 Company | Mercor |
| 💼 Category | Gaming / AI Training |
| 🌍 Remote | Yes – your own schedule |
| 📋 Contract Type | Hourly contract (independent contractor) |
| 💸 Payment | Weekly via Stripe or Wise |
| 🎮 Hired this month | 109+ people |
About the role:
Mercor is looking for video game enthusiasts to annotate gameplay sessions. Your annotations will help train next-generation AI models that learn from real player behavior. This is a remote, flexible, hourly role.
What you will do:
- Annotate assigned games (e.g., Minecraft, open-world or exploration-based games)
- Follow simple annotation instructions (e.g., exploration, basic interactions, task-based play)
- Ensure recordings meet quality requirements (no lag, stable FPS, correct settings)
- Complete structured sessions (typically 15–60 minutes)
What you need:
- 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
Nice to have (but not required):
- Familiarity with Minecraft or similar open-world games
- Experience with data annotation or quality assurance
Important notes:
- No H1-B or STEM OPT sponsorship available
- You work as an independent contractor
- Weekly payment via Stripe or Wise
- Fully remote – work from anywhere
Why this job is worth your time:
$16-17/hour to combine your gaming hobby with AI training, with flexible hours and weekly pay.