Mathematics AI Evaluator
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
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: Mathematics AI Evaluator
This is a full-time or part-time contract work opportunity with a compensation of $73/hour.
Location
USA, UK, Canada, EU (Remote)
Role Responsibilities
- Write and refine prompts to guide model behavior in mathematical contexts.
- Evaluate LLM-generated responses to mathematics-related queries for correctness, rigor, and logical coherence.
- Verify mathematical claims, derivations, and proofs using domain expertise.
- Conduct fact-checking using authoritative public sources and domain knowledge.
- Annotate model responses by identifying strengths, areas of improvement, and factual or conceptual inaccuracies.
- Ensure model responses align with expected conversational behavior and system guidelines.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience in Probability & Statistics.
- Significant experience using large language models (LLMs).
- Excellent writing skills for explaining complex mathematical concepts.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to notice subtle issues.
- Experience reviewing or editing technical or academic writing.
Preferred
- Prior experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work.
- Experience teaching, mentoring, or explaining mathematical concepts to non-expert audiences.
- Familiarity with evaluation rubrics, benchmarks, or structured review frameworks.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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.
Key skills/competency
- Mathematics
- AI Evaluation
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Prompt Engineering
- Probability & Statistics
- Technical Writing
- Fact-Checking
- Data Annotation
- Proof Verification
- Logical Coherence
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with AI research and their investor background.
- Tailor your resume for AI evaluation: Highlight your PhD in Mathematics, LLM experience, and technical writing skills.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating complex mathematical concepts clearly and concisely.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Be ready to discuss your experience verifying proofs and ensuring logical coherence.
- Demonstrate attention to detail: Emphasize your ability to identify subtle issues in mathematical derivations and AI responses.
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