Mathematics Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $85/hr Remote

About The JobMercor 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 Competition Problem Writer Type:Independent ContractorCompensation:$50–$85/hourLocation:RemoteDuration:~2 monthsCommitment:20–40 hours/weekRole Responsibilities

• Write original and advanced IMO-style mathematics problems to challenge frontier AI models.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity, and style.
• Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently rigorous proofs.
• Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions with chain of thought reasoning.
• Maintain extremely high standards of mathematical precision and problem difficulty.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

QualificationsMust-Have

• Highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX.
• Expertise across algebra, combinatorics, and number theory.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex reasoning in written form.
• Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions.
• Independent, reliable, and disciplined work style.

Preferred

• Experience as a problem writer, coach, selection committee member, or medalist (gold, silver, bronze).
• Participation in IMO, IMO TST, RMM, USAMO, APMO, IMC, or EGMO.

Start Date

• Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval.

Compensation & Legal

• Open to contributors worldwide (English proficiency required).
• Independent contractor arrangement through Mercor.
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes).
• Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in math competitions.

Resources & Support

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

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