Software Development Engineer - Competitive Programming
First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026.
Company Overview:
Quickhyre AI is a cutting-edge recruitment technology platform that leverages advanced machine learning and data-driven insights to streamline the hiring process for high-growth organizations. Operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human capital management, the company builds sophisticated tools that automate candidate screening and technical assessment. By optimizing talent acquisition workflows, Quickhyre AI enables global enterprises to identify top-tier engineering talent with unprecedented speed and precision.
Role Overview:
As a Codeforces Problem Open Source Solver, you will be at the core of our technical evaluation engine, ensuring that our assessment frameworks remain rigorous, accurate, and aligned with industry-standard competitive programming benchmarks. You will work closely with our engineering and data science teams to curate, debug, and optimize complex algorithmic problems that test the limits of candidate proficiency. Your contributions will directly influence the quality of our assessment platform, providing our clients with reliable data to make high-stakes hiring decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and curate high-quality algorithmic problems to maintain a robust and challenging repository for technical evaluations.
- Debug existing problem sets and test cases to ensure logical correctness and optimal performance across various edge cases.
- Contribute to open-source algorithmic libraries to enhance the platform's internal tooling and problem-solving infrastructure.
- Collaborate with the product team to refine difficulty levels and assessment criteria, ensuring alignment with current industry hiring standards.
- Analyze candidate performance data to identify trends and improve the efficacy of our automated evaluation models.
Required Skillset:
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and memory management.
- Exhibit a proven track record in competitive programming, specifically through active participation and high ratings on platforms like Codeforces.
- Possess a strong aptitude for debugging complex codebases and identifying logical inefficiencies in algorithmic solutions.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly within a remote-first environment, ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional team members.
- Adapt quickly to evolving project requirements and maintain high productivity while working independently in a distributed setup.
- Hold 1 - 3 years of professional or competitive experience in solving complex algorithmic challenges.
Skills
Artificial Intelligence, C++, Data Structure, Algorithm, Quality