Competitive Coder
micro1Legit · not rated yetPosted on 16 Sep 2026
Pay: $45–65/hr
- Who can apply
- Countries not stated in the listing
- Hours
- Hours vary · Freelance
- Where
- Remote, work from home
- Job type
- Coding
- Openings
- 300 openings
At a glance: A freelance, remote coding job with micro1. It pays $45–65/hr, with hours that vary. The listing doesn't say which countries can apply.
Countries not stated
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What happens after you click Apply
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- Pick a role, apply and answer the screening questions attached to it
- Sit the AI interview with Zara, spoken and recorded, about 20–40 minutes
- Complete a technical assessment if the role has one, then a hiring-manager review
- Take the offer, sign your Deel contract and clear the KYC identity check
How this pay compares
This job pays more than 28% of the 205 other software engineering jobs on the board that state pay; 70% pay more.
- This job
- $55/hrMiddle of $45–65/hr
- Median on micro1
- $65/hrFrom 287 other paid jobs
- Median in software engineering
- $65/hrFrom 205 other paid jobs
Requirements
- Qualifications
- Basics C++
- C++
- Competitive Programming
- Languages
- English
- Equipment
- Computer with a reliable internet connection
About this 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.
Listing history
- First seen on our board
- (9 days ago)
- Posted by micro1
- Last checked
- Source
- micro1
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