Coding Specialist | $52.5/hr Remote

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. Organization: Mercor Position: ICPC Code Expert Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $52.5/hour Location: Remote Commitment: Part-time (10-40 hours/week), flexible and asynchronous Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided) • Design, author, and validate ICPC-level algorithmic coding problems for AI benchmarking • Implement ground-truth reference solutions in C++ or Python, ensuring efficiency and correctness • Develop test cases and evaluation scripts for solution verification and reliability • Validate problem difficulty and solution soundness through structured testing and peer review • Maintain high standards of originality, quality, and data integrity, avoiding defects and duplication • Collaborate with technical QA teams to calibrate difficulty and ensure annotation standards • Document problem design rationale, constraints, and methodologies Requirements • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field • Proven experience as ICPC/IOI competitor, coach, or problem setter • Advanced proficiency with C++ and/or Python • Deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and competitive coding problem design • Experience developing or validating programming competition problems and assessments • Excellent written communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience in AI model evaluation, LLM reasoning, or technical annotation • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, judge systems, or coding evaluation pipelines • Understanding of technical QA, benchmarking, and difficulty calibration • Background in statistical testing and rigorous evaluation methods Application Process: 1. Upload resume 1. AI interview based on your resume (15 min) 1. Submit form