Math Competition Problem Writers, Medalists, Participants, & Affiliates

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Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading frontier AI research lab on an exciting math project. We are seeking individuals with demonstrated expertise in Olympiad-style mathematics and problem setting. We’re inviting

math competition problem writers, selection committee members, medalists & participants

to help push the boundaries of AI reasoning by training large language models to tackle Olympiad-level problems better than the world’s top competitors. This role is a short-term, high-impact research engagement, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

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Key Responsibilities

- Write original & 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 & chain of thought reasoning - Maintain extremely high standards of mathematical precision and problem difficulty ##

Required Qualifications

• *Note: Applicants must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX** You are a good fit for the project if you have any of the following experiences: - Problem writer - Coach - Selection committee member - Medalist (gold, silver, bronze) - Participant And have participated in any of the following mathematics competitions (Note: Preference will be given for IMO & RMM participation, but we welcome applications from all competitions below): - IMO - IMO TST - RMM - USAMO - APMO - IMC - EGMO You should have: - 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 ##

More About the Opportunity

- Expected commitment: 20 hours/week minimum; up to 40 hours/week available - Approximate project length: ~2 months, with extension potential - Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval # Compensation - This engagement uses a

pay-per-task model,

with payments tied to each fully completed and accepted problem or review. - Compensation per task varies based on factors such as problem difficulty, solution quality, and overall efficiency, and contributors are free to choose how many tasks they complete. - Based on current project rates, the estimated effective range for this engagement is approximately

$54–$93 per hour of focused work

, depending on the volume and quality of tasks completed. This range is an estimate, not a guarantee or cap on total payments for services rendered. - There is

no cap on total weekly payments

for services rendered; contributors may complete as many available tasks as they choose to accept during the engagement. ##

Application Process

- Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes) - Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in math competitions Apply tot his job Apply To this Job