Math Competition Problem Writers, Medalists, Participants, & Affiliates

• Mercor is 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.
• 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

• 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
• 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

• 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.
• 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 Mercor 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.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.