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Mercor

Math Olympiad Problem Author

Mercor, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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Base pay range $50.00/hr - $85.00/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 Competition Problem Writer Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $50–$85/hour Location: Remote Duration: ~2 months Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Write original and 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 with chain-of-thought reasoning.

Maintain extremely high standards of mathematical precision and problem difficulty.

Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications Must-Have

Highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX.

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.

Preferred

Experience as a problem writer, coach, selection committee member, or medalist (gold, silver, bronze).

Participation in IMO, IMO TST, RMM, USAMO, APMO, IMC, or EGMO.

Start Date

Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval.

Compensation & Legal

Open to contributors worldwide (English proficiency required).

Independent contractor arrangement through Mercor.

Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes).

Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in math competitions.

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.

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