Lead Mathematics Trainer | $28/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; India; Remote; INR 1,966,000 - 3,670,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Pod lead - Math (Terminal Bench Science) to review and design math tasks for benchmarking. This remote contract position requires strong mathematical background and programmatic skills.

You will mentor trainers, verify numerical methods, and ensure multi-step reasoning in tasks, with focus on convergence, stability, and proper error handling. Proficiency in Python, Julia, C/C++, MATLAB/Octave and Linux is essential, as is experience leading technical teams and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in mathematics or related field.
• Strong programming in Python, Julia, C/C++, MATLAB/Octave.
• Proficient with Linux and terminal for scientific computing.
• Experience with numerical methods and optimization.
• Ability to evaluate algorithms, proofs, and results rigorously.
• Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Review trainer-created tasks for mathematical correctness and reproducibility.
• Verify convergence, stability, and error handling of mathematical tasks.
• Ensure tasks promote genuine multi-step reasoning and appropriate computation.
• Design graders based on mathematical properties and check for optimality certificates.
• Provide feedback and track trainer revisions to ensure quality.
• Mentor and onboard trainers in task design and coding practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance benchmark quality.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring/leadership

Rigorous evaluation

Problem solving

Education

Ph.D./Postdoc in Math or related field

Tools

Python

Julia

C/C++

MATLAB/Octave

Linux

Job description

Position: Pod lead - Math (Terminal Bench Science)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $15 - $28/hr

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Review trainer-created tasks for mathematical correctness and reproducibility
• Verify the convergence, stability, and error handling of mathematical tasks
• Ensure tasks promote genuine multi-step reasoning and appropriate computation
• Design graders based on mathematical properties and check for optimality certificates
• Provide feedback and track trainer revisions to ensure quality
• Mentor and onboard trainers in task design and coding practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance benchmark quality

Requirements

• Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, or equivalent in mathematics or related field
• Strong programming skills in Python, Julia, C/C++, MATLAB/Octave
• Proficient in Linux and terminal usage for scientific computing
• Experience with numerical methods, optimization, and mathematical modeling
• Ability to evaluate algorithms, proofs, and computational results rigorously
• Strong communication skills to provide constructive feedback
• Experience mentoring or leading technical or research teams