Quantitative Analyst | Upto $60/hr

About The Job

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

Math Expert

Type

Contract

Compensation

$40--$60/hour

Location

Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Solve advanced mathematical problems across competition math, proof-based mathematics, and quantitative reasoning to generate frontier AI training data.
• Evaluate and provide expert feedback on AI-generated mathematical reasoning and proofs.
• Develop original, research-grade problems and solutions in areas such as number theory, combinatorics, algebra, real analysis, and probability.
• Apply quantitative and statistical methods to assess and improve model performance on mathematical benchmarks.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to identify gaps in mathematical reasoning and design targeted training tasks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Demonstrated participation or achievement in elite competitive mathematics (IMO, USAMO, Putnam, or equivalent national/international olympiads).
• Deep proficiency across multiple mathematical disciplines including proof-based mathematics, combinatorics, number theory, real and complex analysis, linear algebra, and probability.
• Strong quantitative background with experience applying mathematical rigor to research or industry problems (e.g., quantitative finance, theoretical CS, or academic research).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Ability to produce precise, well-structured mathematical writing.

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
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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