Function-based Code Annotator (Remote)

Create high-quality, function-level algorithm problems across core data structures and algorithms. Write precise, bilingual (Chinese and English) problem statements; design robust test datasets and validators; perform difficulty grading and quality assessment; and participate in cross-reviews to ensure fairness and scientific rigor. Compensation: USD $120–150 per day, based on skills and experience.

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About the Role

This remote role focuses on designing function-level algorithm challenges that accurately evaluate implementation skill, logical reasoning, and robustness. You will define unambiguous specifications, build comprehensive test suites that include edge and adversarial cases, and author reference solutions and automatic validation logic. Your work will contribute to fair, reliable benchmarking for both human developers and AI-assisted code generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop algorithm problems at the function level, spanning basic to advanced data structures and algorithms. • Write clear, precise, and bilingual (Chinese and English) problem statements, including exact input/output formats and constraints. • Build comprehensive test datasets with edge cases, extreme scenarios, and adversarial samples to prevent shortcuts and cheating. • Implement reference solutions and automatic validators; assign difficulty levels and assess quality. • Participate in cross-reviews to ensure scientific validity, fairness, and innovation of benchmarks. • Maintain consistency, reproducibility, and documentation for each problem and dataset.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience participating in or creating problems for programming competitions (e.g., ACM/ICPC, Codeforces). • Strong algorithms and data structures expertise, with specialization in at least one area (e.g., graph theory, dynamic programming, string algorithms). • Proficiency in Python or C/C++ for efficient algorithm implementations and validator tooling. • Excellent problem abstraction skills: transform vague ideas into unambiguous, testable function-level problems. • Ability to write bilingual (Chinese and English) specifications with consistent terminology and precise constraints.

Professional Background

• Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or similar. • Experience as an Algorithm Engineer or Software R&D Engineer (algorithm-focused) is highly relevant. • Experience evaluating code generation models is a plus, but not mandatory.

Bonus Points

• Understanding capability boundaries and common pitfalls of major Code LLMs. • Experience writing algorithm blogs or teaching courses. • Contributions to benchmark design or open-source Online Judge (OJ) systems. • Skill in designing complex problems that rigorously test logical reasoning in AI models.

Compensation

USD $120–150 per day, commensurate with skills, specialization depth, and demonstrated problem-setting quality. Rates reflect the expected professional standard for algorithm design, bilingual specifications, and robust validation work.

Work Arrangement

• Remote, with asynchronous collaboration. • Cross-review cadence agreed within the team to ensure timely quality checks. • Deliverables are scoped per assignment to balance depth (problem quality, validator strength) and breadth (coverage across topics).

Tools & Technologies

• Programming: Python, C/C++ (for solutions and validators). • Version control and collaboration: Git-based workflows. • Testing: Unit and property-based testing approaches; deterministic and randomized dataset generation. • Optional: Exposure to OJ platforms, CI pipelines, and static/dynamic analysis tools.

Quality & Fairness Commitment

We prioritize scientific rigor, fairness, and reproducibility. Problems must be clearly specified, validators must catch common exploits, and test suites should cover typical, edge, and adversarial cases. Cross-reviews ensure consistency in difficulty grading, correctness, and innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What does "function-based" code annotation involve?

    Problems are defined at the function level with precise signatures, constraints, and I/O formats. You author the specification, reference solution, and validators so submissions can be evaluated deterministically and fairly.

  • Q: Which programming languages are required?

    Proficiency in Python or C/C++ is required for writing efficient reference solutions and validation logic. Familiarity with both is beneficial.

  • Q: Is bilingual writing in Chinese and English mandatory?

    Yes. Problem statements must be written clearly and consistently in both Chinese and English, including exact I/O formats, constraints, and terminology.

  • Q: Do I need competitive programming problem-setting experience?

    Yes. Experience participating in or creating problems for competitions such as ACM/ICPC or Codeforces is required to ensure appropriate rigor and clarity.

  • Q: How is difficulty graded and quality assessed?

    Difficulty is assigned based on algorithmic complexity, implementation depth, and potential pitfalls. Quality is reviewed through cross-reviews, validator robustness, and coverage of typical, edge, and adversarial cases.

  • Q: What algorithm domains are prioritized?

    A broad range is covered, with specialization in at least one area (e.g., graph theory, dynamic programming, string algorithms). Additional topics like greedy, combinatorics, geometry, and data structure design are commonly included.

  • Q: Is experience with Code LLMs required?

    Not required. It is a plus if you understand capability boundaries and common pitfalls of major Code LLMs, especially for designing robust anti-cheating validators.

  • Q: What is the compensation structure?

    USD $120–150 per day, determined by proven expertise, specialization depth, and the quality of problem design, bilingual specifications, and validation logic.

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