Remote Lean 4 Formal Methods Researcher

Alignerr Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr seeks Applied Formal Methods Researchers to translate rigorous mathematical arguments into Lean 4 proofs. This fully remote hourly contract positions you at the frontier of what proof assistants can express and automate.

You will translate informal arguments into structured formal proofs, analyze proofs for gaps, and collaborate with AI researchers to advance formal verification pipelines. The role emphasizes clarity, reproducibility, and mathematical rigor.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, or closely related field.
• Strong proof-writing skills across math areas: algebra, analysis, topology, logic.
• Hands-on experience with Lean (Lean 3/4) or other proof systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate informal proofs into Lean 4 formalizations with clarity and reproducibility.
• Identify gaps and assumptions in domain-specific proofs for formalization.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to improve formal verification pipelines.
• Develop readable, reusable Lean scripts aligned with best practices.

Skills

Lean

Proof writing

Formal verification

Mathematical reasoning

Algebra/Topology/Analysis

Education

Master's degree or higher in Mathematics/Logic/TCSS

Tools

Lean 3/4

Coq

Isabelle/HOL

Agda

Job description

Alignerr seeks Applied Formal Methods Researchers to translate rigorous mathematical arguments into Lean 4 proofs. This fully remote hourly contract positions you at the frontier of what proof assistants can express and automate.

You will translate informal arguments into structured formal proofs, analyze proofs for gaps, and collaborate with AI researchers to advance formal verification pipelines. The role emphasizes clarity, reproducibility, and mathematical rigor.