Math Expert (Master's / PhD) at Mercor

Math Expert

Job Type: Hourly Contract (Remote)

Compensation: $52.50 per hour (USD)

Location: Remote

About Mercor:
Mercor specializes in recruiting leading experts for top AI labs. Based in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

About the Role:
Mercor is seeking a Math Reasoning Prompt Expert with a strong background in causal inference and experimental design. In this role, you will create and refine high-quality reasoning questions to evaluate and improve AI models, ensuring each item meets the highest standards of rigor and instructional quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop well-structured, undergraduate-level math questions that test reasoning, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.

• Solve and verify solutions for accuracy and completeness, prioritizing logical reasoning over rote computation.

• Categorize and refine questions by difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard) to balance complexity and engagement.

• Design questions reflecting real-world mathematical applications and avoid trivial or overly theoretical prompts.

• Ensure all questions align with sound mathematical principles, avoiding ambiguity, errors, or unrealistic assumptions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mathematics with specialization in causal inference and experimental design.

• Strong writing and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Application & Onboarding Process:

• Complete a brief, 5-minute AI interview to assess problem-creation skills.

• If selected, you will be invited to join the project immediately.

Mercor is committed to equal opportunity employment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Apply today to help advance the state of math reasoning in AI!