Math Competition Problem Writers, Medalists, Participants, & Affiliates

## **Role Overview**

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.
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## **Key Responsibilities**

• 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

## **More About the Opportunity**

• 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.

## **Application Process**

• Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes)

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

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