Appen
EGO Embodied Data Collector Short-Term Project Contractor | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Malaysia only
Employer listed it 4 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 4 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Malaysia only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Contract
Experience
Entry
Category
Data
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $135k–$230k a year, a typical range taken from 579 data roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in Malaysia. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Malaysia, remote"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in Malaysia
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
📍 Location Between Bukit Jalil and Puchong, near Bandar Kinrara — within short driving distance to Bukit Jalil City and Puchong town centre. The exact site address will be shared once you are selected.
📅 Project Dates: 9 June – 12 June 2026 🕘 Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily 💵 Compensation: USD 3.60 per hour 📋 Engagement Type: Onsite Project Contractor
🌟 About the Project
We are on a mission to collect real-world behavioral data to train the next generation of AI systems and robots. You will perform everyday household activities while wearing a lightweight camera device that captures movement, vision, and position data from a first-person view - helping AI better understand human environments and behaviors.
✅ What You Will Do
✔ Perform daily household activities (e.g., walking, picking up objects, operating equipment, exploring environments) following the project team's instructions ✔ Wear a camera recording device throughout the session ✔ Carry out actions in a consistent, standardized way ✔ Review your recorded footage and flag any blurry or invalid clips ✔ Help ensure all data meets quality standards before submission
🙋 Who We Are Looking For
✔ Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions carefully ✔ Comfortable with hands-on, physical tasks throughout the day ✔ Good observation skills and ability to perform actions consistently ✔ No experience needed — the role is easy to learn! ✔ Open to all backgrounds — everyone is welcome to apply
📌 What to Expect
✔ Full-day onsite sessions, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ✔ The project team will guide you throughout the entire process ✔ The recording device will be provided to you on-site on the day of the session
⚠️ Important Notes
✔ This is a short-term contractor role , not a permanent position ✔ Contributors are responsible for their own transportation to the site ✔ The exact site address will be shared once you are selected
📩 How to Apply
Apply through this posting and our team will be in touch within 2–3 business days . As the project kicks off on 9 June 2026 , we encourage you to apply early!
Requirements
The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.
Benefits
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How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Appen, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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