Olympiad Mathematics Expert

Weekday 1; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday 1 is seeking experts to design advanced Olympiad-style mathematics problems for a cutting-edge AI research initiative. You will craft original questions that challenge AI reasoning, ensuring rigor and originality, all in a fully remote, independent contractor setting.

Ideal candidates are medalists or problem setters with strong proof-writing, analytical thinking, and clear technical communication. Flexible hours and pay-per-task terms power this collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Olympiad-level mathematics.
• Experience as a mathematics competition participant or problem setter.
• Strong proof-writing and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create original, high-difficulty problems.
• Clear written communication of rigorous mathematical arguments.

Responsibilities

• Design original Olympiad-style math problems for AI training.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and rigor.
• Create high-quality reference solutions with concise reasoning.

Skills

Olympiad-level mathematics

Problem design

Mathematical proof writing

Analytical thinking

Written communication

LaTeX

Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $54-$93 per hour

Join a cutting-edge AI research initiative in collaboration with a leading frontier AI laboratory focused on advancing mathematical reasoning in next-generation AI systems. We are seeking individuals with exceptional expertise in Olympiad-level mathematics, problem design, and mathematical proof writing to help improve how advanced AI models solve complex competition-style problems.

This opportunity is ideal for mathematics competition participants, medalists, problem setters, selection committee members, and other experts with experience in Olympiad mathematics. Your work will directly contribute to training and evaluating AI models capable of solving challenging mathematical problems with accuracy and rigorous reasoning.

This is a fully remote, independent contractor engagement with flexible working hours and the potential for continued collaboration based on performance.

Requirements

Design Advanced Mathematics Problems

• Create original Olympiad-style mathematics problems that challenge advanced AI reasoning capabilities.
• Develop problems covering a broad range of competition-level mathematical concepts with appropriate difficulty and originality.
• Ensure problems meet high standards of mathematical rigor and creativity.

Evaluate AI-Generated Solutions

• Review AI-generated solutions for correctness, logical consistency, clarity, and mathematical precision.
• Identify incomplete proofs, logical gaps, computational errors, and weaknesses in reasoning.
• Assess whether solutions satisfy competition-level proof standards.

Develop High-Quality Reference Solutions

• Produce clear, rigorous, and well-structured solutions for each problem.
• Explain mathematical reasoning in a concise and logically sound manner.
• Help establish quality benchmarks used to improve AI model performance.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Olympiad-level mathematics.
• Experience as a mathematics competition participant, medalist, problem setter, selection committee member, coach, or equivalent.
• Strong foundation in mathematical proof writing and advanced problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to create original, high-difficulty competition problems.
• Excellent analytical thinking and attention to mathematical accuracy.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to present rigorous mathematical arguments clearly.

Compensation

• Compensation is provided on a pay-per-task basis.
• Payment for each completed and approved task varies depending on factors such as:
• Problem originality and difficulty
• Quality of solutions and reviews
• Overall efficiency and accuracy
• Contributors may complete as many available tasks as they choose, with no fixed limit on weekly earnings.

Why Join

• Contribute to the development of next-generation AI systems capable of advanced mathematical reasoning.
• Work on intellectually challenging problems alongside experts in competitive mathematics.
• Enjoy flexible, fully remote work with performance-based earning potential.
• Help shape the future of AI by improving its ability to solve research-grade mathematical problems.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Contract Information

• Independent contractor engagement.
• Fully remote work completed on your own schedule.
• Projects may be extended, modified, or concluded based on research needs and performance.
• Weekly payments are processed through supported payment platforms based on approved work completed.
• Work does not require access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.