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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.

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    The posting doesn't say which countries can apply, so check before you apply. What micro1 says in general: Recruits worldwide apart from residents of 21 countries and regions, among them China, Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Venezuela and Ethiopia; some listings accept applicants from the US, UK or Canada only

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  2. Pick a role, apply and answer the screening questions attached to it
  3. Sit the AI interview with Zara, spoken and recorded, about 20–40 minutes
  4. Complete a technical assessment if the role has one, then a hiring-manager review
  5. Take the offer, sign your Deel contract and clear the KYC identity check

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This job pays more than 28% of the 205 other software engineering jobs on the board that state pay; 70% pay more.

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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

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Posted by micro1
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