REMOTEPosted 17 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Turing

• Job overview

  The Remote Mathematics Specialist role at Turing involves fine-tuning large language models by designing and solving complex math problems, impacting AI model evaluation and development.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The candidate will design challenging math problems, develop detailed solutions, collaborate with researchers to align problems with evaluation goals, and contribute to new evaluation benchmarks for mathematics topics.

• Compensation and benefits

  This is a freelance/contractor position paid hourly with contracts lasting one week to three months, allowing up to 30 hours per week, with no visa sponsorship provided.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have strong analytical skills, ability to provide constructive feedback, creative thinking, excellent communication, and independence; pursuing or holding a Master's in Mathematics or related fields is preferred.

• Career development

  The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI projects and learn how to leverage AI for better analysis, helping future-proof careers in an AI-first world.

• Work environment and culture

  The position is fully remote, requiring self-motivation and collaboration in a remote setting, with some hours overlapping with America/Los_Angeles time zone.

• Company information

  Turing is a fast-growing AI company advancing AI systems and partnering with leading AI labs to build real-world AI solutions for mission-critical priorities.

• Job location and travel

  Fully remote with potential required overlap of 2-5 hours per day with UTC-8:00 (America/Los_Angeles) timezone.

• Application process

  Applicants undergo an automated analytical challenge, followed by mathematics and language proficiency assessments before starting work.

• Unique job features

  The job involves working on frontier AI projects with leading large language model companies and contributing to new evaluation benchmarks in mathematics.

Company overview

Turing is a technology company specializing in providing remote software engineering talent to companies worldwide. They leverage AI to match highly skilled developers with organizations, ensuring a seamless integration of remote teams. Founded in 2018, Turing has rapidly grown by addressing the global demand for top-tier software engineers, making money through a subscription-based model where companies pay for access to their curated pool of developers. The company’s innovative approach and robust platform have positioned it as a leader in the remote work and tech talent space.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your advanced mathematical knowledge at the Master's level and your ability to simplify complex concepts clearly, as this aligns with Turing's need for strong analytical and communication skills.

• Emphasize your experience in problem-solving, structured logical reasoning, and any collaborative projects, especially those involving remote teamwork or AI-related tasks, to match the role's requirements.

• Apply through Turing's official careers page and LinkedIn, as well as any freelance platforms where Turing posts this role, to maximize your exposure to recruiters.

• Connect on LinkedIn with team members or recruiters in Turing's AI or Mathematics divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Turing AI advancements or asking about the challenges in fine-tuning large language models to start conversations.

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