Competitive Math Expert

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 completeness Identify and analyze patterns in AI performance to improve system capabilities Develop and curate datasets for training and evaluation of AI models Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to refine and improve AI reasoning systems Requirements Proven expertise in competitive mathematics, such as IMO, USAMO, Putnam, or similar competitions Deep understanding of mathematical concepts, problem-solving techniques, and proof methods Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills Ability to communicate complex mathematical ideas clearly and effectively Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI research with a leading AI lab Collaborate with a team of highly skilled and passionate researchers Make a significant impact on the development of advanced AI systems Contribute to the advancement of artificial intelligence in the field of mathematics