Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives. Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows. Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus. Equal Employment Opportunity Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.
Video Game Player
Location
Worldwide
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$11 - $12 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Video Game Player
Mercor
Role Description - Play assigned games such as Minecraft and open-world or exploration-based games for structured sessions of 15–60 minutes. - Record gameplay using provided screen recording software. - Follow simple gameplay instructions including exploration, basic interactions, and task-based play. - Ensure recordings meet quality requirements with no lag, stable FPS, and correct settings. - Upload completed sessions and metadata to designated storage platforms. Qualifications - 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. Company Description 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.
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