6 days ago
Remote, PortugalSenior
Responsibilities
- Write original algorithmic problems with clear statements, sound constraints, and intended solutions.
- Write correct solutions in C++ and Python.
- Create realistic wrong solutions representing common mistakes.
- Build generators, edge cases, stress tests, and hacking tests.
- Write checkers and interactors using testlib for problems with multiple valid answers.
- Verify that correct solutions pass and incorrect solutions fail within time limits.
Requirements
- Strong competitive-programming background demonstrated by a public profile, Codeforces rating, or IOI, ICPC, or national-olympiad achievement.
- Fluent contest C++ skills, including STL and complexity analysis, plus comfort writing Python.
- Ability to explain why solutions are incorrect and construct inputs that expose their flaws.
- Strong written English at C1+ level.
- Applicants should provide competitive-programming handles and ratings, problem-setting experience, and IOI, ICPC, or olympiad history.
Benefits
- Remote, part-time, project-based freelance work rather than permanent employment.
- Estimated workload of approximately 10–20 hours per week during active project phases, subject to project requirements.
- Paid per accepted task, with compensation of up to $90/hour equivalent depending on qualification tier and efficiency.
