Applied Math Tutor jobs in United States
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xAI · 1 week ago

Applied Math Tutor

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. As an AI Tutor - Applied Math Specialist, you’ll enhance AI technologies through high-quality inputs, labels, and annotations while collaborating with the technical team to train models and select challenging applied math problems.

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Responsibilities

Use proprietary software applications to provide input/labels on defined projects
Support and ensure the delivery of high-quality curated data
Play a pivotal role in supporting and contributing to the training of new tasks, working closely with the technical staff to ensure the successful development and implementation of cutting-edge initiatives/technologies
Interact with the technical staff to help improve the design of efficient annotation tools
Choose problems from applied math domains that align with your expertise, focusing on areas such as probability, statistics, numerical analysis, optimization, operations research, dynamical systems, data modeling, and related fields where you can confidently provide detailed solutions and evaluate model responses
Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on given instructions

Qualification

Applied MathematicsAI Tutoring ExperienceProprietary Software ProficiencyPeer-reviewed PublicationsAnalytical CapabilitiesReading ComprehensionAutonomous JudgmentPassion for TechnologyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Must have either (a) a Master's or PhD in Mathematics with a specialization in a subdomain of applied mathematics (there is a separate position for pure math) or (b) a medal in an International Math Olympiad (IMO) or similar level math competition
Proficiency in reading and writing, both in informal and professional English
Strong ability to navigate various information resources and databases
Outstanding communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational capabilities
Solid reading comprehension skills combined with capacity to exercise autonomous judgment even when presented with limited data/material
A strong passion for and commitment to technological advancements and innovation

Preferred

Math PhD with a specialization in a subdomain of applied mathematics
Peer-reviewed applied math publications in well-regarded journals
Previous AI Tutoring experience and/or experience teaching college courses

Benefits

Medical benefits

Company

xAI

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XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$42.73B
Key Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B

Leadership Team

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Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
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