About this opportunity
Overview
SpaceXSI is hiring an AI Tutor focused on applied mathematics to help improve Grok through high-quality data annotations, labels, and solution outputs. The role centers on evaluating model responses, finding mathematical or numerical errors, and producing clear, rigorous explanations across applied math domains. This position may be offered full-time or part-time depending on business needs and candidate availability, with full-time preferred. The contract is typically fixed-term for 6 months, with possible extension or conversion to a permanent role based on business needs.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate model outputs and independently verify mathematical solutions.
- Identify subtle issues in reasoning, modeling, and numerical computation.
- Write clear, technically sound solutions and explanations.
- Use proprietary software to annotate and label data for designated projects.
- Help deliver accurate, well-curated datasets that meet project standards.
- Collaborate with technical teams to develop and train new tasks.
- Work with technical staff to improve annotation tools and workflows.
- Solve problems in applied mathematics areas such as probability, statistics, numerical analysis, optimization, operations research, dynamical systems, data modeling, and related fields.
- Interpret and execute tasks accurately according to project guidelines.
Requirements
- Meets one of the following: a master's degree or PhD in mathematics with an applied mathematics specialization, or an IMO medal/comparable high-level mathematics competition result.
- English proficiency at CEFR C1 level or higher.
- Strong mathematical writing skills and ability to maintain logical consistency in complex arguments.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment with limited information.
- Ability to work from one of the eligible countries listed by the employer.
Preferred Qualifications
- Peer-reviewed publications in applied mathematics.
- Previous experience in AI tutoring, AI model evaluation, or related AI applications.
- Teaching experience, especially at the college or university level.
- Strong research skills and familiarity with academic databases and technical literature.
- Experience or familiarity with mathematical modeling, numerical methods, differential equations, linear algebra, and applied probability.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Interest in technological advancement, innovation, and emerging technologies.
Location and Work Arrangement
This is a remote role and may be performed from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or India. For US-based candidates, the employer cannot hire in Wyoming or Illinois. Visa sponsorship is not available. Travel to a SpaceXSI site may be required. Standard business hours in the local time zone are expected for full-time roles.
