Tutor - Competition Math
As an AI Tutor – Competition Math Specialist at xAI, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to develop AI systems that accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence, providing an environment where individuals who thrive on curiosity and challenge can excel.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with our technical team to enhance AI technologies through high-quality inputs, labels, and annotations using specialized software. Your responsibilities will include training models on human interactions and problem-solving, refining annotation tools, and selecting or creating complex problems from advanced competition math topics to boost performance. Additionally, you will be involved in gathering or providing data in text, voice, and video formats, including annotations, audio recordings, or video sessions.
Key responsibilities encompass using proprietary software applications to provide input and labels on defined projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality curated data, and contributing to the training of new tasks. You will work closely with technical staff to develop and implement cutting-edge initiatives and technologies, improve the design of efficient annotation tools, and design, select, and refine tasks grounded in competition math. This includes developing questions and answers suitable for AI training in the style and difficulty of top-level math competitions, creating rubrics for grading model solutions, grading model solutions to competition-style problems, and checking model solutions to proof problems to determine their correctness and appropriate scores.
To be successful in this role, you must have at least one of the following: distinction in a top-level math competition (e.g., IMO, USAMO, Putnam), significant experience coaching competitors in top-level math competitions, or a Master’s or PhD in mathematics combined with past participation in math competitions. Additionally, proficiency in reading and writing both informal and professional English, strong ability to navigate various information resources and databases, outstanding communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational capabilities, solid reading comprehension skills, and a strong passion for technological advancements and innovation are required.
Preferred qualifications include previous AI tutoring experience and proficiency with LaTeX, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. Compensation for U.S.-based candidates ranges from $45 to $75 per hour, depending on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. Benefits vary based on employment type, location, and jurisdiction, with eligible U.S.-based positions including health insurance, 401(k) plans, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role-specific information will be provided during the interview process.
At xAI, we operate with a flat organizational structure where all employees are expected to be hands-on and contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. We value strong communication skills, work ethic, and prioritization abilities, fostering an environment where individuals can challenge themselves and thrive on curiosity.