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Puzzle Solver (Coding)
Micro1 is seeking competitive coding and puzzle-solving experts for an AI-training project involving algorithmic reasoning, debugging, constrained technical challenges, and reproducible software solutions. The work involves solving self-contained coding tasks, exploring unfamiliar codebases or terminal environments, implementing solutions, testing edge cases, and explaining technical decisions.
Salary
$60 - $120 / hour
Department
Software Engineering & AI Evaluation
Experience
Strong algorithmic problem-solving and data-structures knowledge, with experience debugging unfamiliar code or solving technically ambiguous problems.
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Role fit snapshot
- Engagement
- Remote contractor | micro1 application platform
- Experience
- Recorded experience: Strong algorithmic problem-solving and data-structures knowledge, with experience debugging unfamiliar code or solving technically ambiguous problems.
- Core expertise
- Software Engineering & AI Evaluation | C++ | Algorithms | Data Structures
- Named tools
- Python
- Geographic eligibility
- Not specified beyond Remote
- Listing dates
- Posted 2026-10-16 | Valid through 2026-11-15
- Compensation
- Recorded compensation: $60-$120/hour
Responsibilities
- Solve coding, logic, debugging, and technical-reasoning challenges.
- Analyze unfamiliar problems and translate requirements into implementable solutions.
- Choose appropriate algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving strategies.
- Work in terminal-based development environments and existing codebases.
- Implement correct and efficient solutions and test edge cases.
- Identify ambiguous requirements, hidden assumptions, and failure conditions.
- Review AI-generated solutions and explain implementation decisions and trade-offs.
Skills
PythonC++AlgorithmsData StructuresDebuggingCompetitive ProgrammingAI Evaluation
Requirements
- Strong algorithmic problem-solving ability and understanding of common data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in a general-purpose language such as Python or C++.
- Ability to reason about constraints, complexity, edge cases, and correctness.
- Experience debugging unfamiliar code or solving technically ambiguous problems.
- Micro1's listing calls for a Codeforces profile; a public or verifiable profile is described as a plus.
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