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Competitive Coder at micro1
Strong competitive programmers build reinforcement learning environments that test whether AI models can solve hard algorithm problems. Each contributor invents an original problem that appears on no existing online judge, writes a reference solution, and builds a thorough test suite, including C++ checkers for problems that accept several valid outputs. Pay is by completed task.
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What you would do
- Invent an original programming problem absent from existing online judges
- Write a reference solution and a robust test suite
- Build C++ checkers for problems with multiple valid outputs
- Document checker logic and edge cases for the customer team
What the listing asks for
- Expertise in competitive programming and problem analysis
- Advanced C++ proficiency for robust checkers
- Clear written and verbal communication and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and remotely on tight deadlines
- Preferred: earlier role as problem setter, tester or checker for large contest sites
Suits people who compete or set problems at a high level, write C++ comfortably, and can commit at least 15 hours a week.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
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.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. It describes pay this way: paid per approved task,. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Engineering listings usually ask for years of professional experience, and some ask for a public code history such as open-source commits. Have your profile or repositories ready to link.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
How much does the Competitive Coder role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. It describes pay this way: paid per approved task,. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Competitive Coder role remote?
The listing calls it remote work and does not name a country limit. micro1 says it hires globally but cannot hire in a list of excluded countries, so read the eligibility line on the listing and in your application before you start.
How do I apply for the Competitive Coder role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other software engineering roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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