Competitive Math Expert

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mercor Full time $6,400 - $8,000 per year

Mercor is hiring experienced Competitive Math Experts to collaborate with a leading AI lab on a groundbreaking new project.

The focus is on developing and evaluating advanced AI systems designed to reason through complex mathematical problems and simulate high-level mathematical competition reasoning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute mathematical expertise to the design and evaluation of AI-generated reasoning and solutions

  • Review AI outputs on challenging mathematical tasks for accuracy, rigor, and logical soundness

  • Provide structured feedback on clarity, reasoning depth, and problem-solving approach

  • Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers to refine model reasoning and performance

Ideal Qualifications

  • Strong background in competition mathematics (e.g. AMC, AIME, USAMO, IMO, or Putnam-level experience)

  • Deep understanding of problem-solving in algebra, combinatorics, number theory, and geometry

  • Excellent logical reasoning and written communication skills

  • Background in mathematics, computer science, physics, or related field (high school, undergraduate, or graduate level welcome)

Location

Candidates must be based in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia

Project Timeline

  • Start Date: Immediate

  • Duration: 6 weeks

  • Commitment: Part-time (20+ hours/week)

  • Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

  • $80 USD/hour (independent contractor)

  • Top performers may receive weekly bonus incentives based on performance and throughput

  • Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

  • Upload your resume and brief application form

  • Model-training interview: a 25-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and approach to problem-solving

  • Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals and domain experts with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help top AI labs accelerate progress by integrating expert human knowledge across domains.

Apply today and help shape the future of AI-driven mathematical reasoning

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