Job Description
We are seeking exceptionally talented Math Experts to contribute to the training of frontier AI models. This is a rare opportunity for elite mathematicians to directly shape the next generation of artificial intelligence by producing high-quality mathematical reasoning data, evaluating model outputs, and solving research-grade problems that push the boundaries of what AI can do.
The ideal candidate has competed at the highest levels of mathematical competition — including the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), Putnam, or equivalent national and international competitions — and brings deep quantitative expertise from academia or industry.
## Responsibilities
- Solve advanced mathematical problems across competition math, proof-based mathematics, and quantitative reasoning to generate frontier AI training data
- Evaluate and provide expert feedback on AI-generated mathematical reasoning and proofs
- Develop original, research-grade problems and solutions spanning areas such as number theory, combinatorics, algebra, real analysis, and probability
- Apply quantitative and statistical methods to assess and improve model performance on mathematical benchmarks
- Collaborate with AI research teams to identify gaps in mathematical reasoning and design targeted training tasks
## Qualifications
- Demonstrated participation or achievement in elite competitive mathematics (IMO, USAMO, Putnam, or equivalent national/international olympiads)
- Deep proficiency across multiple mathematical disciplines including proof-based mathematics, combinatorics, number theory, real and complex analysis, linear algebra, and probability
- Strong quantitative background with experience applying mathematical rigor to research or industry problems (e.g., quantitative finance, theoretical CS, or academic research)
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
- Ability to produce precise, well-structured mathematical writing
## About Cincinnatus
Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives.
Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows.
Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus.
## Equal Employment Opportunity
Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.
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