Technical Engineer - Problem Setter (Programming) Internship at HackerEarth
Hook Line: Shape the future of coding assessments with HackerEarth's innovative developer evaluation platform!
HackerEarth, an AI-powered developer assessment software trusted by Fortune 1000 companies like Walmart, Amazon, and Barclays, is looking for passionate Programming Problem Setters to join their innovative team in Bangalore. This is your chance to contribute to a platform used by 6M+ developers worldwide.
As a Problem Setter Intern at HackerEarth, you'll create challenging coding problems, test programming challenges, and help maintain the quality of assessments used by top tech companies globally. If you love coding, algorithms, and creating challenging problems, this internship is perfect for you!
Job Overview
HackerEarth's Problem Setting team creates innovative programming questions for public/private hackathons and technical assessments. As an intern, you'll work on developing problems across various difficulty levels and technologies, helping companies accurately measure developer skills.
Vacancy Details
| Position | Technical Engineer - Problem Setter (Programming) - Internship |
|---|---|
| Company | HackerEarth |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Hybrid) |
| Duration | 6 months (Extendable) |
| Application Deadline | ASAP (Immediate hiring) |
Eligibility Criteria
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and mathematics
- Strong programming profile on online judges (HackerEarth, HackerRank, Codeforces, Codechef, SPOJ, etc.)
- Experience in creating or testing problems for online judges is preferred
- Currently enrolled in college/university (Student status)
- Ability to relocate to Bangalore for 6 months
- Passion for coding and optimization in spare time
Roles and Responsibilities
- Create programming problems around data structures, algorithms, and maths across various difficulty levels
- Develop real-life programming questions and test problems created by other problem setters
- Review HackerEarth's existing question bank for technical errors and ensure guideline compliance
- Add code stubs to help candidates focus on logic rather than syntax
- Respond to candidate queries/suggestions/issues on the HackerEarth platform
- Collaborate with technical documentation team to remove context or grammar ambiguities from questions
About HackerEarth
HackerEarth is a leading AI-powered developer assessment platform that helps companies accurately measure developer skills through online coding tests. With 500+ global customers including Walmart, Amazon, Barclays, GE, and Siemens, HackerEarth has assessed over 1 million candidates across 37 programming languages and 100+ skills.
The platform also boasts a thriving community of 6M+ developers who use it to assess their coding skills, participate in competitions, and measure their true potential. SRIT Job Updates and Diploma Helper 4u are proud to share this excellent internship opportunity with our community of job seekers.
Selection Process
The selection process for this Technical Engineer - Problem Setter internship at HackerEarth will likely involve:
- Application screening (including online judge ratings)
- Technical assessment/problem-solving test
- Interview rounds focusing on algorithms and problem-setting skills
- Final selection and offer
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | Immediate |
| Application Deadline | ASAP (Positions fill quickly) |
| Internship Duration | 6 months (with potential extension) |
How to Apply
Ready to start your journey with HackerEarth? Follow these steps:
- Click the "Apply Now" button below
- Complete the application form with your details
- Provide your CodeChef and Codeforces ratings (mandatory)
- Upload your resume or paste it in the provided field
- Confirm your ability to relocate to Bangalore
- Submit your application
