[Remote] Mechanic Job - 38237

Turing

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems. They are searching for mechanics to wear GoPro cameras and document their day-to-day work as part of the Common Lives Project, contributing to an AI research project by recording maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities for 5 separate days within a 2-week window
  • Record a minimum of 7 hours per day, with flexibility to take breaks and pause the camera for privacy
  • At the end of each day, spend around 2 hours to:
  • Upload your footage to a secure platform
  • Review short clips
  • Choose to delete, anonymize, or consent to each video segment

Skills

  • Must work indoors in non-customer-facing roles (e.g., not retail or child care)
  • Participants who share the same workplace or household should both have a GoPro mounted during the activity.
  • Must be self-employed or have employer consent to record in the work environment
  • Able to use a computer for basic tasks such as reviewing and uploading video clips
  • Must have access to a computer and internet connection
  • Comfortable using web-based tools for uploading and reviewing clips (training will be provided)
  • GoPro camera and all accessories will be provided for the duration of the project
  • No children (under 18) present or visiting during the recording period
  • All adults in the space must be fluent English speakers and consent to being recorded
  • Must live in a private, self-contained apartment, building, or indoor work environment
  • All household members must agree to appear in the footage
  • Preferably engaged in manual or creative work (e.g., chef, baker, artist, carpenter, musician, electrician, mechanic)

Benefits

  • All equipment provided by Turing
  • Play a vital role in shaping the future of human-centered AI research
  • Short-term, flexible engagement with minimal disruption to your routine
  • Be part of an innovative global data collection initiative

Company Overview

  • Turing advances frontier AI and builds real-world systems for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and the world’s leading AI labs. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.turing.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Turing has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 14 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 7 in 2023, 16 in 2022, 6 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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