Mathematician – Formalization & AI Foundations (Remote Contract)
Alignerr • Poland
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Formalize advanced mathematical arguments and theorems in Lean 4, spanning a wide range of mathematical disciplines
- Contribute to the growth and quality of large-scale formal mathematical libraries, including mathlib
- Construct clean, readable, and well-structured formal proofs that translate informal mathematical reasoning into rigorous machine-checkable form
- Audit and verify existing formal proofs for correctness, completeness, and logical integrity
- Work at the frontier of AI research, helping train the next generation of mathematically capable language models
About the Role
What if your deep knowledge of formal mathematics could directly shape how the most advanced AI systems in the world reason, prove, and think? We're looking for mathematicians with a passion for rigorous proof and formal systems to help build the mathematical foundations that frontier AI depends on. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role working at the intersection of pure mathematics, logic, and cutting-edge AI research. Poland has one of the world's most celebrated mathematical traditions — rooted in logic, set theory, and foundations. If you know your way around Lean 4 and want to apply that tradition to frontier AI, this role is built for you.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- Hold a Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
- Possess a strong background in rigorous mathematical proof writing and logical reasoning
- Have hands-on experience with formal proof assistants — Lean 4 strongly preferred
- Can fluently translate informal mathematical ideas into structured, machine-verifiable formal proofs
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with proof verification, theorem proving, or mathematical formalization projects
- Familiarity with mathlib or other large-scale formal mathematical libraries
- Background in data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
- Experience across multiple mathematical domains — topology, algebra, analysis, logic, and beyond
Why Join Us
- Work on frontier AI research alongside the world's leading AI labs and research teams
- Fully remote and flexible — structure your work around your life, not the other way around
- Freelance autonomy with the intellectual depth of meaningful, high-stakes technical work
- Contribute directly to formal mathematical libraries that will outlast any single project
- Gain rare exposure to how cutting-edge large language models are built and trained
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Poland
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Mathematics
Compensation Analysis
What if your deep knowledge of formal mathematics could directly shape how the most advanced AI systems in the world reason, prove, and think? We're looking for mathematicians with a passion for rigorous proof and formal systems to help build the mathematical foundations that frontier AI depends on. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role wo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the assessment actually like?
Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.
How quickly can I start earning after I pass?
Not immediately. Even after passing the assessment and completing identity verification (via Persona) and billing setup (via Deel), you may sit in a waiting pool for weeks or months. You only start earning when a project matching your specific skills launches and you are officially assigned. Do not plan around Alignerr income until you are actively on a project.
Is there a community?
Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.
Is this traditional consulting?
Not exactly. You act as a "Teacher" for advanced AI. Instead of client deliverables, you are given complex scenarios to evaluate. You grade the AI's logic, correct its hallucinations, and provide expert-level reasoning. Your job is to train the model to think like you do.
Why is the pay so high?
This role requires deep, verified expertise. General knowledge isn't enough; the model is specifically being trained on "edge cases"—the rare, difficult, or highly technical nuances that only a senior professional would know.
What is the workload like?
This is cognitive, deep work. Unlike simple data labeling, you might spend 45-60 minutes on a single task, researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is prioritized over speed.
What is the barrier to entry?
Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.