Math & Python Problem Designer (Part-Time)

Mindrift

Town of Texas (WI)

Remote

USD 63,000 - 105,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mindrift connects mathematicians with project-based AI opportunities for testing and improving AI systems. This role focuses on designing challenging mathematical problems solvable in Python, using NumPy/SciPy/SymPy, with solutions verified programmatically.

Applicants should have a mathematics degree or equivalent, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong English writing skills. Work is part-time, remote, and paid hourly up to $76 with flexible hours.

Qualifications

Degree in Mathematics (Pure or Applied) or related fields.
Proficiency in Python for numerical validation with libraries like NumPy/SciPy/SymPy.
2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.

Responsibilities

Design original computational mathematics problems that simulate real mathematical research workflows.
Create problems requiring Python programming to solve using NumPy, SciPy, and SymPy.
Ensure problems are computationally intensive and non-trivial to solve manually.
Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning in number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, or numerical analysis.
Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications.
Verify solutions using Python with standard mathematical libraries.
Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.