Numerical Methods Engineer
Oak Tree Software is seeking a Numerical Methods Engineer to design complex mathematical benchmark tasks for AI research. The role involves creating verifiable problems in areas like numerical analysis and combinatorial optimization, as well as developing custom verification scripts. Candidates must have a strong background in computational science, Python, and formal proof construction. This is a remote, highly analytical position requiring experience with containerization and large-scale computational methods.
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Experience
5+ years
Function
Research
Work mode
Remote, multi
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Oak Tree Software is seeking a Numerical Methods Engineer to design complex mathematical benchmark tasks for AI research. The role involves creating verifiable problems in areas like numerical analysis and combinatorial optimization, as well as developing custom verification scripts. Candidates must have a strong background in computational science, Python, and formal proof construction. This is a remote, highly analytical position requiring experience with containerization and large-scale computational methods.
TAL's take
Specialized role in AI benchmarks with clear technical requirements, though the company is tier 2 and the location is highly distributed.
Highly specific JD with clearly defined output expectations, technical stack, and domain focus.
Must haves
- 5+ years in mathematics, quantitative research, or computational science
- Proficiency in Python, NumPy, SciPy, or SymPy
- Experience writing mathematical proofs or formal derivations
- Ability to create problems with precise, verifiable answers
- Experience with AI coding benchmarks
- Proficiency with Docker
- Understanding of numerical methods
Tools and skills
Nice to have: automated theorem proving, formal verification, math competition problem design.
About the company
Unfamiliar company, default mid-tier assigned.
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