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Puzzle Solver (Coding)
micro1 is engaging highly skilled coding puzzle solvers for an AI training project involving algorithmic reasoning, debugging, constrained technical problems, and reproducible software solutions. Contributors will solve self-contained coding and technical challenges, work with unfamiliar codebases and terminal environments, implement and test solutions, identify edge cases and hidden assumptions, and evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness. The engagement is approximately 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule, and compensation is output-based.
Salary
USD50 - USD80 / hour
Department
Software Engineering & AI Evaluation
Experience
Strong algorithmic problem-solving and programming experience, including the ability to debug unfamiliar code, reason about technical constraints, and produce reproducible and testable software solutions
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Role fit snapshot
- Engagement
- Remote contractor | micro1 application platform
- Experience
- Recorded experience: Strong algorithmic problem-solving and programming experience, including the ability to debug unfamiliar code, reason about technical constraints, and produce reproducible and testable software solutions
- Core expertise
- Software Engineering & AI Evaluation | C++ | Java | Rust
- Named tools
- Python | JavaScript | TypeScript
- Geographic eligibility
- Not specified beyond Remote
- Listing dates
- Posted 2026-09-12 | Valid through 2026-10-12
- Compensation
- Recorded compensation: $50-$80/hourOutput-based compensation is also recorded in the listing.
Responsibilities
- Solve self-contained coding, logic, debugging, and technical reasoning challenges.
- Analyze unfamiliar technical problems and translate precise requirements into implementable software solutions.
- Select appropriate algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving strategies.
- Work within terminal-based development environments and unfamiliar existing codebases.
- Implement correct and efficient solutions using an appropriate programming language.
- Identify ambiguous requirements, edge cases, hidden assumptions, constraints, and potential failure conditions.
- Debug incorrect behavior involving code, tests, dependencies, and environment configuration.
- Develop tests and verification methods that distinguish genuinely correct solutions from superficially plausible ones.
- Review AI-generated solutions and identify logic errors, incomplete reasoning, and violations of technical constraints.
- Produce clear and reproducible solutions that can be executed and evaluated automatically.
- Explain technical reasoning, implementation decisions, and engineering trade-offs clearly.
Skills
PythonC++JavaRustGoC#JavaScriptTypeScriptAlgorithmsData StructuresAlgorithmic Problem SolvingCompetitive ProgrammingCoding PuzzlesTechnical ReasoningLogic ProblemsDebuggingCode ReviewComplexity AnalysisEdge Case AnalysisTestingSoftware VerificationTerminal EnvironmentsCodebase AnalysisAI Output EvaluationReproducible SoftwareTechnical Communication
Requirements
- Strong algorithmic problem-solving ability.
- Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language such as C++, Python, Java, Rust, Go, C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
- Strong understanding of common data structures and algorithms.
- Ability to reason carefully about constraints, computational complexity, edge cases, and correctness.
- Experience debugging unfamiliar code or solving technically ambiguous problems.
- Ability to work independently in terminal-based development environments.
- Ability to produce reproducible and testable software solutions.
- Clear written and verbal technical communication skills.
- A public or otherwise verifiable Codeforces profile demonstrating meaningful competitive-programming experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to commit approximately 15 hours per week and begin the first task within 24–48 hours of onboarding if selected.
Benefits
- Fully remote contractor opportunity open worldwide.
- Listed compensation of $50–$80 per hour.
- Output-based compensation for tasks that meet project specifications.
- Flexible schedule with approximately 15 hours of work per week.
- Freedom to choose working hours and days, including weekends if desired.
- Opportunity to solve challenging coding, debugging, algorithmic reasoning, and technical problems.
- Work directly supporting the training and evaluation of advanced AI models.
- Opportunity to work with varied codebases, terminal environments, algorithms, and software verification tasks.
- Fast hiring process with roles typically filled within 48 hours.
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