Mathematician

About the job

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.

Position: Math Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$60/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Solve advanced mathematical problems across competition math, proof-based mathematics, and quantitative reasoning to generate frontier AI training data.
• Evaluate and provide expert feedback on AI-generated mathematical reasoning and proofs.
• Develop original, research-grade problems and solutions in areas such as number theory, combinatorics, algebra, real analysis, and probability.
• Apply quantitative and statistical methods to assess and improve model performance on mathematical benchmarks.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to identify gaps in mathematical reasoning and design targeted training tasks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Demonstrated participation or achievement in elite competitive mathematics (IMO, USAMO, Putnam, or equivalent national/international olympiads).
• Deep proficiency across multiple mathematical disciplines including proof-based mathematics, combinatorics, number theory, real and complex analysis, linear algebra, and probability.
• Strong quantitative background with experience applying mathematical rigor to research or industry problems (e.g., quantitative finance, theoretical CS, or academic research).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Ability to produce precise, well-structured mathematical writing.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.