Mathematics Olympiad Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $85/hr Remote

Company IntroductionMercor 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. Role Overview

• Position: Math Olympiad Expert – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 20-40 hours per week, ~10 weeks duration
• Join a frontier AI research lab to enhance AI reasoning on Olympiad-level math problems.

Responsibilities

• Design novel, advanced Olympiad-style mathematics problems.
• Evaluate and dissect AI-generated solutions for correctness and clarity.
• Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs.
• Provide structured feedback and clear, concise, and correct solutions.
• Maintain extremely high standards of mathematical precision and problem difficulty.

Requirements / QualificationsMust-Have Qualifications

• Medalist (Gold, Silver, or Bronze) in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) or equivalent within the past 5 years.
• Expertise in algebra, geometry, 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 Qualifications

• Applications from non-medalists considered for future opportunities.

Engagement Details

• Compensation:
• Gold: $85/hr
• Silver & Bronze: $70/hr
• Honorable Mention: $60/hr
• Participants: $50/hr
• Contract Type: Independent contractor through Mercor
• Payments: Weekly via Stripe Connect
• Location: Open to medalists worldwide (English proficiency required)

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

• Submit a short form detailing your Olympiad achievements.
• Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes).

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.