Math Competition Problem Writer

il y a 1 semaine

Paris, Île-de-France YO IT CONSULTING Temps plein
Role Overview

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.

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
Contract and Payment Terms
  • 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 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.

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