Computational Math & Python Problem Designer

Mindrift; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects mathematicians with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. This is a part-time, non-permanent project.

Design original computational mathematics problems, require Python programming, verify solutions using Python, and document statements with verified correct answers. Time commitment is about 10-20 hours per week during active phases.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics (Pure or Applied) or related fields.
• Python proficiency for numerical validation; MATLAB, R, C, SQL, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, Stata or knowledge of any programming language can be equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
• Experience with numerical methods and symbolic computation.
• Ability to design problems that mirror real mathematical research workflows.
• Familiarity with computational complexity theory.
• Strong written English (C1+).

Responsibilities

• Design original computational mathematics problems that simulate real mathematical research workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve (using NumPy, SciPy, SymPy).
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks).
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains in areas like number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, and numerical analysis.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from mathematical practice.
• Verify solutions using Python with standard mathematical libraries.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Python programming

Mathematics

Problem design

Symbolic computation

Numerical methods

English writing

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Stata

Job description

Mindrift connects mathematicians with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. This is a part-time, non-permanent project.

Design original computational mathematics problems, require Python programming, verify solutions using Python, and document statements with verified correct answers. Time commitment is about 10-20 hours per week during active phases.