About the role

Apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through high-quality, real-world input. Your work shapes how models learn, reason, and perform. No prior experience in AI is required; your domain knowledge is what matters.

Create reinforcement learning environments that test an AI model's ability to solve complex competitive programming problems. Create a unique custom problem absent from all existing online judges, a reference solution, and a robust test suite.

micro1 says it typically fills roles within 48 hours and seeks experts ready to begin right away. If selected, expect to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.

Scope of Work

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

What you’ll bring

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Remote work
• Contribute to AI training

Schedule and availability

At least 15 hours per week.

Contract & Payment Terms

• Contractor engagement requiring at least 15 hours per week.
• Advertised pay is $45–$65 USD/hour. Compensation is output-based: experts are paid per task that meets project specifications, rather than guaranteed hourly pay.
• Completion time varies with experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply, including a minimum number of tasks per week; the posting does not specify that number.

Where you can work

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