Math & Python Specialist at Turing

Math & Python Specialist (Scientific Computation) | Contractor | Worldwide Remote

Turing is seeking highly qualified Math and Python specialists to join a computation-intensive scientific coding project for a global client. This is a fully remote contractor role requiring strong mathematical foundations, hands-on numerical methods experience, and the ability to translate complex mathematical concepts into clean, testable Python code.

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, Turing is the world's leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing accelerates frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and top AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mathematical algorithms for scientific computational tasks.
• Write efficient Python code using SciPy and related numerical libraries.
• Design and execute mathematical test cases to validate correctness and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to refine requirements and ensure mathematical accuracy.
• Document methods, assumptions, and results clearly and professionally.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Intermediate-level Python expertise with practical scientific computing experience.
• Working knowledge of SciPy and numerical computation workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to create mathematical test cases in Python.
• Academic or practical experience with Numerical Approximation.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Google Colab for collaborative coding.
• Ability to write and format mathematical content using LaTeX.
• Strong technical writing and remote communication skills.

Engagement Details

• Commitment: Minimum 20 hrs/week (options: 20, 30, or 40 hrs/week) with 4-hour PST overlap daily.
• Type: Contractor/Freelancer (no medical or paid leave benefits).
• Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension based on performance.