Olympiad / IMO-Level Math Problem Writers & Medalists ($50–$85/hr | Remote)

Qualifications

• Olympiad problem writers
• Medalists (gold, silver, bronze)
• Affiliates across IMO, RMM, USAMO, APMO, IMC, EGMO, and related competitions
• Note: Applicants must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX,
• 2-month engagement with extension potential

Benefits

• 20–40 hrs/week
• ~$50–$85/hr depending on competition experience

Responsibilities

• Write original high-difficulty Olympiad problems
• Evaluate AI-generated reasoning for rigor, correctness, and clarity
• Provide precise solutions with full chain of thought
• Maintain top-tier mathematical standards
• Weekly payments via Stripe
• Must be comfortable working in LaTeX

Full Description

Math friends, number theorists, combinatorics wizards, and anyone who casually doodles proofs for fun — this one’s for you.

Mercor* is partnering with a leading frontier AI research lab on a high-impact project designed to push AI past world-class Olympiad competitors.

They’re looking for individuals with a serious math-competition pedigree to help train large language models on IMO-style reasoning.

Who They Want

• Olympiad problem writers

• Coaches

• Selection committee members

• Medalists (gold, silver, bronze)

• Honorable mention + participants

• Affiliates across IMO, RMM, USAMO, APMO, IMC, EGMO, and related competitions

Note: Applicants must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX,

What You’ll Do

• Write original high-difficulty Olympiad problems

• Evaluate AI-generated reasoning for rigor, correctness, and clarity

• Provide precise solutions with full chain of thought

• Maintain top-tier mathematical standards

Role Details

• Remote, contract

• 20–40 hrs/week

• ~$50–$85/hr depending on competition experience

• 2-month engagement with extension potential

• Weekly payments via Stripe

• Must be comfortable working in LaTeX

What Happens After You Click “Apply”

Once you hit the Apply button on this posting, you’ll be guided through Mercor’s standard evaluation process.

This includes:

• Uploading your resume/CV

• Completing a short Olympiad-style problem-writing assessment

• Participating in a brief competitive-math interview

• Submitting work-authorization information (if applicable)

Each step is reviewed by the project team, and candidates move forward on a rolling basis.

Happy to answer questions or point folks in the right direction.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute directly to real mathematical reasoning advancements in frontier AI. If you have issues with your Mercor account, please reach out to support@mercor.com for assistance.

(* Note: I'm a Mercor Referral Partner and may receive bonus compensation if hired)