Mathematics Expert
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 Overview: Mathematics Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $30–$70/hour
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Author realistic mathematics prompts spanning algebra, calculus, geometry, probability, statistics, discrete mathematics, and higher-level topics.
- Review and revise AI-generated solutions for logical rigor, computational accuracy, clarity of explanation, and adherence to mathematical standards.
- Write high-quality human-authored “gold” solutions for complex, multi-step, or proof-based problems.
- Create controlled prompt variations that test subtle differences in constraints, assumptions, notation, or difficulty level.
- Evaluate outputs across different explanation styles and instruction constraints.
- Identify model failure cases involving logical gaps, calculation errors, invalid proofs, or misuse of definitions and theorems.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 2+ years of formal academic training in Mathematics.
- Strong performance in advanced mathematics coursework.
- Active engagement with mathematics in at least one of the following languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, German, Arabic, Thai, Tamil, or Hindi.
- Deep familiarity with mathematical terminology, notation, and instructional conventions within your language context.
- Ability to clearly and precisely explain mathematical reasoning in the target language.
- Strong analytical skills and careful editorial judgment.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume or academic background to get started.
- Complete a short form outlining your mathematics training, areas of strength, and language proficiency.
- We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps.
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
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Probability
- Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
- AI Solutions Review
- Linguistic Proficiency
- Mathematical Reasoning
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight advanced mathematics training, linguistic proficiency, and analytical problem-solving skills for AI contexts.
- Showcase mathematical rigor: Prepare to demonstrate clear, precise mathematical reasoning and editorial judgment during your application.
- Emphasize language expertise: Be ready to discuss your deep familiarity with mathematical terminology in a specific target language.
- Prepare for AI-focused tasks: Understand the role involves interacting with AI models and be ready to discuss prompt engineering or solution evaluation.
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