Competitive Coder

In brief

**Overview** This is a remote contractor position (15+ hours per week) for a Competitive Coder at Micro1. The role involves applying expertise to train next-generation AI systems by providing high-quality, real-world input. The work focuses on shaping how AI models learn, reason, and perform. Specifically, the role requires creating Reinforcement Learning Environments to test an AI model’s ability to solve complex competitive programming problems, including developing unique custom problems, reference solutions, and robust test suites. **What you will do** * Apply expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. * Shape how AI models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. * Create Reinforcement Learning Environments that test an AI model’s ability to solve complex competitive programming problems. * Create unique custom problems absent from all existing online judges. * Create a reference solution for each problem. * Create a robust test suite for each problem. * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Domain knowledge relevant to competitive programming. * Ability to develop clear, maintainable code in C++. * No prior experience in AI is required. **Who should apply** An expert in competitive programming with strong domain knowledge, capable of creating unique problems, reference solutions, and robust test suites for AI model testing. The ideal candidate should be proficient in C++ for developing robust checkers and able to collaborate, evaluate submissions, and communicate complex technical details. This is a remote contractor role requiring a commitment of 15 or more hours per week. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/it-computer-management/cape-town/competitive-coder-id-7595910 Source: jobmail

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