Applied Mathematics Specialist
Mercor
Part time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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: Competitive Math Expert
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $50–$100/hour
Location: US, UK, Canada, or Australia
Duration: 6 weeks
Commitment: 20+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Must-Have
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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: Competitive Math Expert
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $50–$100/hour
Location: US, UK, Canada, or Australia
Duration: 6 weeks
Commitment: 20+ hours/week
Role 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.
- Work independently with flexible hours to meet project goals.
Must-Have
- 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).
- Immediate
- $80 USD/hour (independent contractor)
- Top performers may receive weekly bonus incentives based on performance and throughput.
- Daily payment via Stripe Connect
- Upload resume
- 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
- 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: [email protected]
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