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IMO Experts

$93
per hour
Hourly contract Remote Last verified 21 Jul 2026
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About the Role

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 base

What You'll Do

  • 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

You're a Good Fit If You

  • Relevant professional experience in this field.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Available for the stated weekly commitment.

Role Highlights

Pay
$54-$93/h
Contract
Hourly contract
Location
Remote
Category
Research
Posted
a month ago
Job ID
WE-6125

Pay & Payout

Independent contractor engagement, fully remote. Mercor pays weekly via Stripe or Wise.

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