Mathematics & Python Expert — Part-Time AI Problem Designer

Mindrift

Wisconsin

On-site

USD 63,000 - 105,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

We seek mathematicians with Python proficiency, strong English, and 2+ years of experience in numerical methods or symbolic computation. Projects run 10–20 hours per week with compensation based on contribution level.

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