Lean Engineer, Formal Mathematics, Lean 4, Mathlib, Theorem Proving

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Lean engineer writing and reviewing Lean 4 proofs for a leading AI lab. Formalizing mathematics and evaluating AI-generated theorem-proving outputs.

Responsibilities:

  • Write correct, idiomatic Lean 4 statements and proofs compiling against current mathlib
  • Work across algebra, analysis, number theory, combinatorics, and logic
  • Formalize natural-language mathematics, including competition problems, textbook results, and research-level lemmas
  • Review AI-generated Lean statements and proofs
  • Identify failures or cases where proofs establish the wrong claim
  • Provide clear, specific written feedback
  • Help define guidelines and rubrics for proof quality, statement fidelity, and mathlib conventions
  • Collaborate with Lean engineers and lab researchers to maintain consistent standards and improve quality
  • Work on projects training and enhancing AI systems

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience writing formal proofs in Lean 4
  • Comfort with mathlib and Lean 4 tactics, including finding and using appropriate lemmas
  • Strong background in proof-based mathematics, theoretical computer science, or logic through a degree or research record
  • Ability to turn written statements and proofs into correct formal statements and checking proofs
  • Ability to engage reliably for at least 20 hours per week during weekdays
  • Clear written communication and ability to explain proof strategy and formalization choices precisely
  • Nice to have: experience with Coq/Rocq, Isabelle, Agda, Haskell, Lean metaprogramming, or AI-for-math work
  • Must not be an H1-B or STEM OPT candidate, as sponsorship/support is unavailable

Benefits:

  • Part-time schedule of at least 20 hours per week, with the option to increase to up to 40 hours per week
  • Fully remote work on your own schedule
  • W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance through Cincinnatus LLC or an appropriate international entity
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers
  • Opportunity to help shape the next generation of AI systems
  • Referral payments of up to $1,760 per successful referral