Ready to help advance pet recognition technology? This engaging in-home study invites you and your furry friend to participate in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Project Overview

TELUS Digital is looking for adults and their pets (cats and dogs) to participate in a video data collection project being conducted in Bellevue, WA; Seattle, WA; and San Jose, CA.

Participants and their pets will complete a session conducted by on-site moderators in a private home setting. The session involves the pet walking around outside and in front of devices while being recorded. Pets can remain on leashes and are permitted breaks throughout the session.

Compensation:

Participants will receive the following compensation for a completed 2-hour session:

Seattle, WA and Bellevue, WA: $125
San Jose, CA: $160

Payments will be made via Hyperwallet, where you can choose PayPal, bank transfer, or Venmo as your payment method.

Please note that you will need a Tax Identification Number to set up your Hyperwallet account.

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Qualification path

Basic Requirements

Reside in the United States.
18+ years of age.
Basic English Proficiency.
Be able to commute to the project location.
Perform simple user action tasks as instructed by our moderator team, such as walking by a smart device.
All participants must present a valid form of identification to be permitted to participate.

Dog’s specifications:

To ensure a smooth and safe session, please note:

Off-Leash Walks: Pets will be asked to walk off-leash for short distances (max 3 meters) in securely fenced or barricaded areas. Treats will be provided.
Your dog should be able to follow simple obedience commands such as sit, stay, come, and leave it when directed by you.
Comfort Around People: It’s important that your dog is comfortable being around unfamiliar people, including our team members.

Once registered your application will be reviewed.
Selected participants will be contacted by our production team in the next few days.
You will then be able to schedule your appointment at your convenience.

EEO Statement

At TELUS Digital, we enable customer experience innovation through spirited teamwork, agile thinking, and a caring culture that puts customers first. TELUS Digital is the global arm of TELUS Corporation, one of the largest telecommunications service providers in Canada. We deliver contact center and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions to some of the world's largest corporations in the consumer electronics, finance, telecommunications and utilities sectors. With global call center delivery capabilities, our multi-shore, multi-language programs offer safe, secure infrastructure, value-based pricing, skills-based resources and exceptional customer service - all backed by TELUS, our multi-billion dollar telecommunications parent.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contractual relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. At TELUS Digital AI, we are proud to offer equal opportunities and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. All aspects of selection are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.