Job Description

Role Overview

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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.

Key Responsibilities

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Complete a brief interview (20-30 minutes) Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in math competitions

Contract and Payment Terms

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You will be engaged as an independent contractor. This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule. Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance. Your work at will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. * Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.