Competitive Programmer

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SaidGig seeks a remote contractor to design and implement original competitive programming environments that evaluate AI systems. You will craft problems, reference solutions, and robust tests that exercise complex reasoning and programming skills.

Responsibilities include creating unique problems, developing checkers in advanced C++, building test suites, and validating submissions against diverse constraints. Strong communication and independent work in a remote setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong competitive programming and problem-analysis capabilities.
• Advanced C++ skills with experience building checkers.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting constraints and diverse solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to validation and output consistency in code.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Create custom competitive programming problems that do not appear on existing online judges.
• Develop reference solutions and comprehensive test suites.
• Design and implement robust C++ checkers for problems with multiple valid outputs.
• Evaluate and validate submissions against complex problem statements and edge cases.
• Collaborate with the customer team to refine requirements and resolve ambiguities.
• Write maintainable code that handles varied outputs and edge cases efficiently.
• Document checker logic clearly in writing and conversation.
• Provide feedback to problem setters and reviewers on test-case and checker improvements.
• Apply current competitive programming standards and checker-development best practices.

Skills

Competitive programming expertise

Advanced C++ proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work ability

Problem setter / tester / checker経験

Job description

Role Overview

Create original competitive programming environments that help evaluate and improve next-generation AI systems. You will develop unique problems, reference solutions, and robust test suites that assess complex reasoning and programming capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create custom competitive programming problems that do not appear on existing online judges.
• Develop reference solutions and comprehensive test suites.
• Design and implement accurate, robust C++ checkers for problems with multiple valid outputs.
• Evaluate and validate submissions against complex problem statements, including problems sourced from platforms such as Codeforces.
• Work with the customer team to refine requirements and resolve ambiguous scenarios.
• Write maintainable code that efficiently handles varied outputs and edge cases.
• Document checker logic and communicate technical details and edge cases clearly in writing and conversation.
• Provide feedback to problem setters and reviewers on test-case and checker improvements.
• Apply current competitive programming standards and checker-development best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong competitive programming and coding-problem analysis expertise.
• Advanced C++ proficiency, including building reliable checker solutions.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex constraints and multiple solution paths.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Careful attention to code validation and output consistency.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment and deliver high-quality, well-documented code under tight deadlines.
• Experience as a problem setter, tester, or checker on major competitive programming platforms is preferred.
• No prior AI experience is required.

Work Terms

Remote independent-contractor engagement.Commitment of at least 15 hours per week.Selected candidates should be ready to begin initial tasks within 24 to 48 hours after completing onboarding.Minimum weekly task-submission requirements apply.

Compensation

Compensation range: $45 to $65 per hour.Payment is output-based and issued per task that meets project specifications. Completion time may vary based on experience and workflow.