Job Description

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in mathematics. This

full-time opportunity

invites pure mathematics experts to help train and refine AI systems capable of reasoning through complex theoretical concepts. As an

AI Tutor - Pure Math Specialist

, you will contribute high-quality annotations, inputs, and solutions to enhance model understanding in abstract areas of mathematics such as algebra, analysis, topology, and graph theory.


You will collaborate closely with technical teams to improve annotation tools, design mathematical tasks, and select challenging problems that push AI systems toward deeper logical and conceptual reasoning. The role may also involve contributing data in text, voice, or video formats, providing both analytical precision and educational clarity to guide AI learning.

2. Key Responsibilities

Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate mathematical data and problem sets Contribute to AI training tasks that strengthen reasoning across pure math domains Collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and workflows Select and create problems from areas such as abstract algebra, real and complex analysis, topology, or graph theory Evaluate model-generated solutions and provide detailed feedback for improvement Interpret evolving task instructions and maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment

3. Ideal Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Mathematics specializing in pure math, or a medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) or similar high-level math competition Strong ability to read and write both formal and informal English Skilled in navigating academic databases, research resources, and mathematical literature Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills Ability to work independently and make sound judgments with limited context Passion for technological innovation and the advancement of AI research

4. Preferred Background

PhD in Mathematics with a focus on pure mathematics Publications in peer-reviewed mathematical journals Experience teaching mathematics or mentoring students at the college level Prior work in AI training, tutoring, or technical writing

5. Work Environment

Based in Palo Alto, CA (in-office, 5 days per week) or fully remote with strong self-management skills U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois Typical hours: 9:00am-5:30pm PST during training, then aligned with your local timezone Remote workers must use a personal computer that meets one of the following requirements: a Chromebook, a Mac running macOS 11 or newer, or a Windows PC running Windows 10 or newer Reliable smartphone access is required

6. Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location For international candidates, compensation ranges are available upon request Access to medical benefits, subject to your country of residence Supportive, high-impact environment focused on advancing AI and mathematical reasoning

7. Application Process

Submit your resume Complete a 20-minute introductory interview Selected candidates will move on to a focused mathematics data evaluation exercise Finalists will participate in a team discussion and review of their expertise The full process typically concludes within one week

8. About Mercor

Mercor is based in San Francisco, CA and specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.