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Competitive Coder

micro1 logomicro1$45–$65/hr
Remote in 58 countries

United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, Ethiopia, France, United Kingdom, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Libya, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Tunisia, Taiwan, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, South Africa

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About the job

Job Title: Competitive Coder

Job Type: Contractor (15hrs+ a week)

Location: Remote

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.

As an expert you will be creating Reinforcement Learning Environments which test an AI model’s ability to solve complex competitive programming problems. You will be tasked with creating a unique custom problem absent from all existing online judges, creating a reference solution and creating a robust test suite.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement checkers for competitive programming problems with multiple valid outputs, ensuring accuracy and robustness.
  • Evaluate and validate participant submissions against complex problem statements sourced from platforms like Codeforces.
  • Collaborate with the customer's team to fine-tune problem requirements and clarify ambiguous scenarios.
  • Develop clear, maintainable code in C++ to assess diverse outputs and edge cases efficiently.
  • Document checker logic and communicate intricacies or edge cases in both written and verbal form.
  • Provide feedback to problem setters and reviewers on potential improvements to test cases and checkers.
  • Stay updated with evolving competitive programming standards and incorporate best practices into checker development.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Expertise in competitive programming and coding problem analysis.
  • Advanced proficiency in C++ for implementing robust checker solutions.
  • Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex problem constraints and multiple solution paths.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical details clearly.
  • Meticulous attention to detail in code validation and output consistency.
  • Experience working independently in a remote, collaborative environment.
  • Commitment to producing high-quality, well-documented code under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience as a problem setter, tester, or checker on major competitive programming platforms.

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.

Start Timeline & Availability

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.

Where you can work from

This job is 100% remote, for applicants who live in these 58 countries: the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, Ethiopia, France, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Libya, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Netherlands, Oman, Peru, the Philippines, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Tunisia, Taiwan, the United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and South Africa.

From micro1's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability. This is work on AI systems for an AI company, not for a space employer: never share export-controlled or proprietary technical data in a task, an application or an interview.

About micro1

Hourly AI-training contracts for engineers, scientists and developers, matched after an AI interview.

How it pays: Paid in US dollars through Deel twice a month (for the 1st to 15th and the 16th to month end, processed within five days), withdrawable to a bank, PayPal, Wise or Payoneer.

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