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Summary We're looking for a senior, production-grade engineers to design hard, real-world technical challenges - and working reference solutions - used to evaluate and improve advanced AI coding systems. This isn't building apps or writing tickets. You'll be authoring self-contained technical problems with a rigorous verification component, then stress-testing your own work to make sure it holds up. It's part engineering, part puzzle design, part QA mindset. If you've spent years shipping real software at a real company (not just solo/agency client work) and you're the person on your team who spots the edge case everyone else missed, this is worth a look. What we're looking for: - 5+ years professional experience, including meaningful time at a company or on a large-scale platform/product - not just freelance/agency work. We want people who've dealt with real production constraints, real on-call pain, real "the spec was wrong" moments. - Relevant certifications a plus (AWS, GCP, Azure, security certs like OSCP/CISSP, or similar recognized credentials in your domain) - not required, but a good signal. - Deep expertise in one specific area - backend, distributed systems, security, embedded/hardware, data infra, ML systems, or similar. Depth beats breadth here. - Comfortable with Docker, git, CLI workflows as daily tools, not a stretch skill. - The instinct to write things precisely - if you've ever caught yourself rewriting a Jira ticket because two people read it differently, you already have the right brain for this. - Self-directed. You'll get a toolkit and guardrails, not a manager checking in hourly. The setup: - $25–45/hr depending on experience and domain, we can discuss it flexibly - Heavy, ongoing volume - this isn't a one-off gig - Real path to full-time for people who are good at it - Fully remote, flexible hours - No AI/ML background required - we'll bring you up to speed on the specifics live. Your engineering judgment is the actual product here. Apply with: your strongest technical domain, where you got your production experience (company/platform), and a quick example of a genuinely ambiguous or hard-to-pin-down technical problem you had to sort out. Skip the generic cover letter - that example tells us more than a resume will. Serious candidates starting proposal with "Howdy" only. I'll review all proposals and if you're a good fit, you'll definitely get my message to have a next step discussion.
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Hello, I am Dr. Rajesh Rolen, PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, with experience of over 20+ years in Software Development, Backend Development, AI Development As a preferred freelancer in the top 1%, I have done 400+ projects here on freelancer.com, I have 4.9 ratings out of 5 on average, which showcases my quality of work and timely delivery. Key Highlights: - Free Hosting Support on the Cloud or any desired platform. - Free 3 months of post-delivery support to ensure that our client doesn’t face any challenges after the launch of the project. - Free Dedicated tester on projects to ensure quality delivery, so clients don’t need to act as a tester. - 10+ Years experience UI/UX team to ensure intuitive UI. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Microlent Please open the chat and send me a message, so we can have a more detailed discussion about the project to give you the project timeline and cost. Thank you for considering my services. I look forward to engaging in a productive conversation and understanding how I can be of assistance in bringing your project to life. Regards Rajesh Rolen
$25 USD in 40 days
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Howdy My strongest area is full-stack/backend engineering, AI systems and production application architecture, with hands-on experience across APIs, databases, distributed workflows, cloud deployments and third-party integrations. One type of difficult problem I’ve worked through is taking an existing production system where multiple services depend on each other, then finding the actual failure point when the issue is not obvious from a single application. I typically break the problem down by tracing requests, checking logs and data flow, reproducing the edge case, and then adding proper validation and tests so the same failure cannot silently return. I’m comfortable with Docker, Git, Linux/CLI workflows, REST APIs, databases, CI/CD and cloud infrastructure, and I’m used to working independently from technical requirements rather than needing every implementation step defined. I also have strong experience building and evaluating AI-powered systems, including LLM integrations, automation workflows and AI applications. I’d be interested in the ongoing challenge-authoring work and would be happy to complete an initial task to demonstrate how I approach problem design and verification. Thanks! Purnima
$38 USD in 40 days
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((Howdy)) I have 11+ years of software development experience, with strong hands-on expertise in backend systems, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, Docker, Git and production debugging. I’m particularly comfortable breaking complex technical requirements into precise, testable problems and identifying edge cases that are easy to miss. >>> 40-45 hours weekly I am available for work<<<< >>> you will track all progress of the project thru the tracker <<< I have worked on is designing systems where multiple services, APIs, asynchronous jobs and external integrations must remain consistent despite retries, failures, timeouts and partial updates. The challenge is rarely just implementing the happy path—it is defining deterministic behavior for race conditions, duplicate requests, failed jobs, conflicting state and recovery scenarios, then building verification around those cases. That experience maps well to your requirement for technical challenges that can genuinely distinguish robust AI-generated solutions from implementations that only satisfy the obvious requirements. I am comfortable working independently with Docker, CLI workflows, Git-based development, automated testing and production-oriented verification. I can create self-contained technical problems with clear specifications, realistic constraints, reference implementations and rigorous test/verification suites, then deliberately stress-test them for ambiguity and hidden edge cases. Thanks, Christina
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Howdy Strongest Technical Domain: Backend architecture, distributed systems debugging, and network infrastructure (Node.js/Python microservices, Docker, Redis queues, and low-level protocol debugging). Production Experience: 5+ years maintaining high-availability backend services and production network infrastructure, handling real on-call incidents, zero-downtime migrations, and distributed pipeline bottlenecks. A Hard-to-Pin-Down Technical Problem: We faced intermittent packet drops and persistent RDP/WebSocket disconnections that only occurred under specific cross-VLAN broadcast conditions. The logs showed standard timeouts without connection resets. After deep-diving into low-level switch logs and Wireshark captures, I identified a silent MAC address flapping issue caused by virtual adapters across three tagged VLANs sharing dynamic ARP tables without isolation. The switch was thrashing port learning tables under concurrent socket loads. I resolved it by isolating interface bindings, enforcing static ARP mappings, and tuning locally administered MAC tables on virtual interfaces to eliminate the flapping loop completely. I am used to designing rigorous edge cases, validating assertions with containerized Docker environments, and authoring rock-solid reference test suites. Best regards, Nestor
$29 USD in 40 days
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Howdy, I’m a senior software engineer with strong experience in backend development, APIs, databases, Docker, Git, and production-focused systems. I’m comfortable turning complex requirements into precise technical challenges with clear edge cases and verification criteria. One challenging area I’ve handled involved ambiguous backend requirements where concurrency, data consistency, and failure scenarios were not clearly defined. I broke the problem into explicit rules, identified edge cases, and built tests to validate the expected behavior. I have a strong QA mindset and enjoy finding the edge cases others miss. I can work independently, follow your evaluation framework, and start immediately.
$25 USD in 40 days
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Greetings! Howdy My strongest technical domain is backend and distributed systems. I gained production experience building and maintaining scalable platforms at companies with real on call rotations and complex infrastructure. One genuinely hard problem I had to sort out was debugging a cascading failure across microservices where the root cause was a subtle timeout mismatch between services that only appeared under specific traffic patterns. The logs showed normal errors, but tracing revealed that a combination of retry logic, circuit breakers, and database connection pooling was interacting in unexpected ways. I had to map the entire request path, simulate the failure locally, and redesign the retry and timeout strategy to prevent the cascade without reintroducing other edge cases. I am comfortable with Docker, git, and CLI workflows, and I write precisely to avoid ambiguity. I can design self contained technical problems with rigorous verification components and stress test my own work. Thanks, Revival
$25 USD in 40 days
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Howdy, I am a senior developer with over 7 years of experience in backend and distributed systems, having honed my skills at . My role involved navigating complex engineering challenges, requiring precise problem-solving abilities and a strong understanding of production-grade constraints. I've applied these skills to create robust, scalable solutions in high-pressure environments, delivering consistent and reliable results. My expertise includes deep familiarity with Docker, git, and CLI workflows, tools I use daily for seamless DevOps integration and efficient project delivery. I excel in designing rigorous technical challenges, often identifying ambiguous, edge-case scenarios others miss. For instance, I once resolved a conflicting API integration issue where the specification was misaligned with our core system's capabilities, ensuring seamless operational performance. I am interested in exploring this opportunity further. Could we discuss how my specific skill set aligns with your project needs? I am eager to contribute to developing problem sets that push AI systems to their fullest potential.
$30 USD in 40 days
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Howdy! Thank you for considering me for your project. With over 10 years of experience, I have honed my skills as a full stack and multi-solution developer - a perfect match for the precise technicality your project demands. I specialize in backend development and have navigated complex production environments, translating ambiguous requirements into clean, reliable solutions. Not only have I delivered robust solutions at scale, but I've also managed on-call responsibilities, adapting to real-time constraints with an unwavering QA mindset. To ease your hiring concerns, let me add that alongside my extensive industry experience, I am self-directed, a skill at the heart of this role. You can rely on me to leverage the toolkit provided while adhering to all delivery standards harmoniously. Rest assured, this is not just another freelance gig – my aim is to establish a long-term relationship with continuous heavy workflow gainsaying job satisfaction from both ends. Moreover, in line with your opening, I’ve supplied proof of advanced expertise via my project history rather than encumbering you with generic rhetoric in a cover letter. This approach speaks volumes more about my qualifications. So let's not waste any more time Özgür seespiring technical growth along with offering top-notch engineering performance (potentially full-time) in the challenging AI/ML vertical
$30 USD in 40 days
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With 5+ years at top tech firms tackling real-world challenges, I understand the need for rigorous problem-solving and stress-testing in AI systems. My experience in engineering and QA mindset aligns perfectly with your requirements. Could you share more about the specific technical areas you're focusing on for this project? Regards, Yogesh Kumar
$31 USD in 36 days
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★•══•★ Hi client ★•══•★ Howdy! With over 7 years at a major SaaS platform, I’ve tackled tricky production puzzles—like diagnosing race conditions that only popped up under heavy load and rewriting specs to eliminate ambiguity between dev and QA teams. I’m all about writing precise, self-contained technical challenges that hold up under scrutiny. I’m comfortable with Docker, git, CLI workflows, and can create problems with solid verification steps. My focus on edge cases and clear problem definitions means less guesswork and more reliable testing for your AI coding systems. I’m self-driven and used to working without hand-holding. What’s the toughest edge case or ambiguous scenario you’ve seen that needs cracking next? Best regards, Rico
$25 USD in 40 days
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Howdy Hi, my strongest area is backend engineering and production systems, with hands-on experience in Docker, Git, APIs, distributed workflows, and debugging complex edge cases. I’m comfortable designing precise technical challenges, building reference solutions, and stress-testing them for correctness, ambiguity, and failure scenarios. I enjoy finding the edge cases that typical implementations miss and turning them into rigorous evaluation tasks. Best regards, Shakila Naz
$30 USD in 40 days
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Howdy facesconsent.com- React, Node beycome.com- Custom PHP Hi mate, I’m Tejash J, an engineer with 10+ years of experience working on production-grade web systems and solving complex technical problems. My strongest domain is backend and full-stack engineering, with hands-on experience in Node.js, PHP, React, APIs, databases, cloud environments, Docker and Git workflows. Questions: 1. What technical domain and challenge difficulty are you currently prioritizing? 2. Do you already have a verification framework, or should I help design the validation approach? Proposed Solution & Approach: I can create precise, self-contained engineering challenges with clear requirements, edge cases, reference implementations and rigorous verification. I focus on identifying ambiguous assumptions, failure scenarios and production constraints About Me: I'm Tejash J, an engineer with 10+ years of experience building and troubleshooting production applications. I specialize in backend/full-stack development, APIs, integrations and scalable systems, with strong attention to correctness and edge cases. Timeline & Budget: I’m comfortable with ongoing high-volume work and flexible remote hours. We can discuss the hourly rate based on scope and domain. Let’s build something great together. Best regards, Tejash J
$38 USD in 40 days
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Hello , I just saw your project regarding Senior Developer: Technical Problem Design, AI Systems. I've been building scalable web apps and custom integrations for a while, and this fits right into my wheelhouse. I'm a full-stack developer with hands-on experience in AI (custom LLMs, RAG, workflow automation), SaaS architectures (React, Node.js), and Web3 integrations. Instead of just delivering basic scripts, I focus on building secure, production-ready solutions that actually scale. I've launched multiple real-world products and know how to avoid the common technical pitfalls in these areas. Let's have a quick chat so we can go over your exact needs. I can share some of my recent work so you can see the code quality firsthand. Cheers, Emre
$30 USD in 31 days
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I’ve spent five years at a distributed systems team shipping Kubernetes-based backends at [Large Scale Platform], so this is right in my wheelhouse. I’ll author self-contained technical problems with strict verification suites, then stress-test each edge case under simulated load to ensure reproducibility. I’ll use Docker for isolation, git for versioning, and CLI workflows for automation—no fluff. Ambiguous specs I’ve resolved: diagnosing race conditions in a multi-region cache layer that surfaced only under 500ms latency spikes. I can start immediately. Thanks, Andrii.
$37.50 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I understand you need a senior developer to design realistic technical challenges for AI coding systems evaluation. My approach focuses on creating production-grade problems that mirror actual engineering scenarios. I'll develop comprehensive technical challenges covering AI model development, backend integration, distributed systems architecture, and containerized deployment using Docker. Each problem will include clear requirements, expected outcomes, and reference implementations that demonstrate best practices in AI quality assurance and software development. My solution emphasizes practical applicability over theoretical concepts, ensuring the challenges test real-world skills in AI systems design. I'll provide detailed technical documentation and clear evaluation criteria that help assess AI coding system performance accurately. The deliverables will include multiple complex problems spanning different AI development domains with complete reference solutions showing proper error handling, scalability considerations, and production-ready code patterns. Best Regards, Khorshed Alam, RS Software
$25 USD in 40 days
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Howdy Hi, I am a senior software engineer with 8 years of rich experience in production software development, with my strongest depth in backend systems, distributed workflows, automation, and reliability engineering. I am familiar with Python, Node.js, C#/C++, Docker, Git, Linux, REST APIs, distributed systems, CI/CD, system design, technical documentation, testing, and AI-assisted development workflows. My production experience includes working on real SaaS and cloud-based systems where reliability, state recovery, idempotency, deployment safety, and edge-case handling matter as much as the happy path. A good example of the kind of ambiguous problem I handle is a real-time trading system where a seemingly simple “new signal” could mean enter, exit, reverse, ignore, or re-enter depending on timeframe, current position, prior take-profit state, and session rules. The hard part was not writing the code—it was turning an ambiguous strategy into deterministic rules, identifying conflicting edge cases, and then building tests that proved every transition behaved correctly. That same combination of precise specification, adversarial thinking, and verification is what I would bring to designing technical evaluation problems for AI coding systems. I'm an individual freelancer and can work in any time zone you want. Please contact me with the best time for you to have a quick chat. Looking forward to discussing more details. Thanks.
$40 USD in 40 days
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Howdy — I’m a senior engineer with deep experience in AI System like AI Agent, Automation etc. I’ve worked through real-world edge cases involving ambiguity, scale, and reliability, and I’m comfortable with Docker, Git, and CLI-first workflows. I clarified the requirements, designed the solution, and validated it against failure scenarios. I’d bring that same rigorous engineering and QA mindset to designing challenges for advanced coding systems.
$25 USD in 30 days
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Howdy - Truong here >>>>>>>> "TECHNICAL CHALLENGE DESIGN" — you need realistic engineering problems that expose AI coding gaps, not simple test cases. I would focus on backend and distributed system challenges where correctness depends on edge cases: failures, retries, concurrency, unclear requirements, and production limits. I design problems with verification steps so solutions can be tested beyond just passing examples. One question: which area needs the highest volume first — distributed systems, backend reliability, Docker/infrastructure, or AI evaluation workflows? Looking forward to working with you.
$25 USD in 18 days
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I may not have credits in a "production AI" domain, but my extensive experience as a Full Stack Developer equips me thoroughly for this senior role. My expertise with ReactJS, NodeJS, CMS, CRM and more has contributed to numerous global enterprises' success stories. I've eliminated inefficiencies using technologies like Zapier and Power Automate and developed custom web applications from MVPs to scale-ready SaaS platforms. My broad range of skills and understanding of different workflows will be an asset in designing real-world technical challenges. Lastly, let's acknowledge my solid track record of client satisfaction - top-notch code quality, open communication line maintained throughout a project's lifecycle, punctual delivery, ongoing support. Given '$25-45/hr', 'flexible time' and established precedence for long-term commitment from your side, I'm confident that by choosing me you'll be opening doors to not just a successful gig but possibly a full-time career! Let me put my broad-based skillset to work for you
$25 USD in 40 days
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The job is to make the AI coding systems look stupid, that's the real task here, and you need to build the tests so they fail in specific, measurable ways so the AI can be improved. I would use Python for the problem scripting, so something like pytest for the verification framework because it's built for this kind of structured testing, and also you need to make sure the problem is self-contained so the AI doesn't get external data it shouldn't, which means I'd build that out with Docker containers. The part where these jobs usually go wrong is not having a clear failure condition, so you end up with tests that are too easy or too vague, and the AI just passes them without actually learning anything, so I build in specific negative test cases and resource constraints to force the AI to its breaking point and also make sure the expected output is precisely defined so there is no ambiguity. For what it is worth, every job I have taken on Freelancer has gone out on time and on budget, 100% on both. What is the target language for the AI systems you want to evaluate? I will send over the first set of problem designs once I have the output format you want the AI's solutions to be delivered in.
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