About this opportunity
Confidential lists this Competitive Coder opportunity in Alpine, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role Overview
Build reinforcement learning environments that evaluate an AI system''s ability to solve complex competitive programming problems. You will create original programming challenges, reference solutions, and robust test suites that help improve how AI systems reason and perform. No previous AI experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
Create unique custom competitive programming problems not available on existing online judges.
Develop reference solutions and comprehensive test suites.
Design and implement accurate, robust C++ checkers for problems with multiple valid outputs.
Evaluate submissions against complex problem statements, including those sourced from platforms such as Codeforces.
Work with the customer team to refine requirements and resolve ambiguous scenarios.
Write maintainable code that efficiently assesses varied outputs and edge cases.
Document checker logic and communicate technical details and edge cases clearly in writing and conversation.
Provide feedback on potential improvements to test cases and checkers.
Apply current competitive programming standards and checker-development best practices.
Qualifications
Strong competitive programming and coding-problem analysis expertise.
Advanced C++ proficiency, including building robust checker solutions.
Ability to interpret complex constraints and multiple solution paths.
Clear written and verbal technical communication skills.
Meticulous attention to code validation and output consistency.
Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment and deliver well-documented work under tight deadlines.
Preferred: experience as a problem setter, tester, or checker on major competitive programming platforms.
Work Terms
Remote independent-contractor engagement.
Commitment of at least 15 hours per week.
Minimum weekly task-submission requirements apply.
Roles are typically filled within 48 hours. Selected candidates should be prepared to begin their first tasks within 24 to 48 hours after completing onboarding.
Compensation
Advertised pay range: $45 to $65 per hour.
Compensation is output-based and paid per task that meets project specifications. Completion time may vary based on experience and workflow.
Who can apply
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