Algorithm Problem Setter

Responsibilities

• Write original algorithmic problems with clear statements, sound constraints, and intended solutions
• Develop correct solutions in C++ and Python
• Create realistic wrong solutions to test against
• Build and harden test cases using generators, edge cases, and stress tests
• Write checkers and interactors using testlib for problems with multiple valid answers
• Ensure quality by verifying that correct solutions pass and wrong ones fail within time limits

Requirements

• Strong competitive programming background (Codeforces rating or IOI/ICPC/national-olympiad record)
• Proficiency in contest C++ (STL, complexity) and Python
• Ability to explain solution errors and build inputs to break them
• Strong written English (C1+)

Preferred Qualifications

• IOI/ICPC alumni or top competitive programmers
• Experience setting or testing problems for Codeforces, ICPC, or national olympiads
• Experience with testlib (checkers, validators, generators)
• Experience creating data for LLM code benchmarks or RL evaluation datasets

About the Company

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems.