6 days ago
Remote, United StatesMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Write original competitive-programming problems with clear statements, sound constraints, and intended solutions.
- Write correct solutions in C++ and Python.
- Create realistic incorrect solutions representing common mistakes.
- Build generators, edge cases, stress tests, and hacking tests.
- Write testlib checkers and interactors for problems with multiple valid answers.
- Validate that correct solutions pass and incorrect solutions fail within time limits.
Requirements
- Demonstrated competitive-programming strength through a public profile, Codeforces rating, or IOI, ICPC, or national-olympiad record.
- Fluent contest C++ knowledge, including STL and complexity analysis, plus comfort writing Python.
- Ability to explain why solutions are incorrect and construct inputs that expose their failures.
- Strong written English at C1 level or higher.
Benefits
- Remote, part-time, project-based freelance work rather than permanent employment.
- Estimated workload of 10–20 hours per week during active project phases, subject to project requirements.
- Paid per accepted task, with rates depending on qualification tier and efficiency and reaching up to the equivalent of $90/hr.
- Flexible project workflow of applying, passing qualification, joining a project, completing tasks, and receiving payment.
