Remote Lean Formalization Specialist — Proof Systems

Alignerr Corp.

Seattle (WA)

Remote

USD 83,000 - 165,000

Part time

9 hours ago
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Job summary

Alignerr seeks a Mathematical Formalization Specialist to translate informal proofs into Lean and related proof systems, focusing on precision and structure. You will analyze proofs, identify gaps, and construct formalizations that test proof assistants’ limits, collaborating with researchers to improve verification pipelines.

The role is a fully remote, hourly contract with flexible, task-based commitment, offering autonomy on challenging formalization projects and opportunities for ongoing

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Logic, Theoretical CS, or related field.
  • Strong foundation in rigorous proof writing across algebra, analysis, topology, logic, or discrete math.
  • Hands-on experience with Lean (Lean 3/4) and other proof systems (Coq, Isabelle/HOL, Agda).
  • Ability to translate informal arguments into clean formal proofs.

Responsibilities

  • Translate informal proofs into Lean and related systems with clarity and correctness.
  • Analyze proofs to identify gaps, assumptions, and formalizable substructures.
  • Construct formalizations that push the limits of proof assistants where automation struggles.
  • Collaborate with researchers to refine verification pipelines and strategies.
  • Develop readable, reproducible proof scripts aligned with best practices.

Skills

Lean
Formal proofs
Mathematics
Proof strategies
Abstract reasoning
Strong communication

Education

Master's degree or higher in Mathematics/Logic/Theoretical CS

Tools

Lean proof assistant
Coq
Isabelle/HOL
Agda
mathlib

Job description

Alignerr seeks a Mathematical Formalization Specialist to translate informal proofs into Lean and related proof systems, focusing on precision and structure. You will analyze proofs, identify gaps, and construct formalizations that test proof assistants’ limits, collaborating with researchers to improve verification pipelines.

The role is a fully remote, hourly contract with flexible, task-based commitment, offering autonomy on challenging formalization projects and opportunities for ongoing

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