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 Competition Problem Writer
Type
Independent Contractor
Compensation
$50–$85/hour. Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
Location
Remote
Duration
~2 months
Commitment
20–40 hours per week
Role 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.

Qualifications

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.
Legal & Contractor Details

Independent contractor arrangement through Mercor.
Open to contributors worldwide (English proficiency required).

Application Process

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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For help or support: support@mercor.com

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