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Competitive Coder

Micro1

AI Expert - Computer Science Contractor
Remote (Global) $10 – $60/hr June 25, 2026 Reposted Jun 25

Originally posted May 26, 2026.

Job description

As a Competitive Coder, you will apply your algorithmic problem-solving expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.

This role focuses on solving complex programming challenges, evaluating AI-generated code, and contributing high-quality competitive programming solutions across advanced AI agent projects.

No prior AI experience is required — strong coding and analytical skills are what matter most.

Key Responsibilities

  • Craft, analyze, and solve advanced algorithmic and competitive programming challenges

  • Generate:

    • High-quality code solutions
    • Well-documented implementations
    • Technical explanations

  • Work across languages including:

    • Python
    • C++
    • C#

  • Evaluate and refine AI-generated code for:

    • Correctness
    • Efficiency
    • Best practices
    • Edge-case handling

  • Collaborate with technical teams to identify:

    • Core competencies
    • Algorithmic edge cases
    • Optimization opportunities

  • Explain:

    • Coding decisions
    • Algorithms
    • Problem-solving strategies
    • Performance tradeoffs

  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Stay current with:

    • Competitive programming trends
    • AI-assisted coding systems
    • Advanced algorithmic techniques

Required Qualifications

  • Expert-level competitive programming ability with strong contest experience

  • Proven performance in:

    • National coding competitions
    • International coding competitions
    • Advanced algorithmic problem solving

  • Strong proficiency in:

    • Python
    • C++
    • C#

  • Deep understanding of:

    • Data structures
    • Algorithms
    • Optimization
    • Computational problem-solving

  • Excellent:

    • Analytical thinking
    • Technical communication
    • Attention to detail

  • Experience:

    • Writing clean code
    • Reviewing code
    • Explaining technical solutions

  • Ability to work independently in remote collaborative environments

  • Passion for applying coding expertise to AI systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience involving:

    • Coaching competitive programming
    • Mentoring developers
    • Reviewing coding contest submissions

  • Familiarity with:

    • AI systems
    • LLMs
    • AI agents
    • Machine learning annotation workflows

Work Structure

  • Fully remote contractor role
  • Flexible remote collaboration
  • AI training and coding evaluation focused work

About micro1

micro1 helps AI labs and enterprises build advanced AI systems through expert-driven training data, evaluations, and reinforcement learning environments.

Contributors help improve how AI systems reason about programming, algorithms, and technical problem-solving.

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