Computer Science Specialist | $52.5/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 72,324; Part time

Job summary

A remote technology firm is seeking a Computer Science Specialist to research advanced questions and curate educational resources. Candidates should have either a PhD in computer science or experience in the International Olympiad in Informatics. Responsibilities include organizing materials for AI training and ensuring scientific accuracy. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to support innovative AI systems. Compensation is $52.5/hr for 10-40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Strong background in computer science with either International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) experience or a PhD in computer science.
• Proven ability to assess rigor, complexity, and correctness of advanced computer science problems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Multilingual experience or familiarity with international computer science resources is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify advanced computer science questions and academic resources.
• Curate and organize computer science materials into structured datasets.
• Evaluate and ensure scientific accuracy of sourced problems.
• Extract detailed reasoning frameworks from academic materials.
• Support multilingual computer science problem-solving.

Skills

Strong background in computer science

Assessment of problem rigor and complexity

Organizational and documentation skills

Multilingual experience

Education

PhD in computer science or IOI experience

Job description

Computer Science Specialist | $52.5/hr Remote

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Base pay range

$52.50/hr - $52.50/hr

Position: Computer Science Expert (Olympiad or PhD)

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $52.5/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Research and identify advanced computer science questions and academic resources from international sources.
• Curate and organize computer science materials into structured datasets for AI training.
• Evaluate and ensure scientific accuracy and appropriate difficulty of sourced problems.
• Extract and document detailed reasoning frameworks and analytical approaches from academic materials.
• Support multilingual and cross-disciplinary computer science problem-solving for frontier AI systems.

Requirements

• Strong background in computer science with either International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) experience or a PhD in computer science.
• Proven ability to assess rigor, complexity, and correctness of advanced computer science problems.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Multilingual experience or familiarity with international computer science resources is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Application Process (Takes 20 Min)

• Upload resume
• Interview (15 min)

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development and Research Services

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