Company: HackerEarth
Role: Technical Engineer – Problem Setter (Programming Intern)
Job Type: Internship
Duration: 6 Months (Extendable)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka (Hybrid – Relocation Required)
Experience: Freshers / Students
🌟 About Company
HackerEarth is an AI-powered developer assessment platform that helps companies evaluate technical skills through coding tests and challenges.
The company serves 500+ global clients, including top organizations like Walmart, Amazon, Barclays, Siemens, and more. It also has a strong community of 6M+ developers worldwide who participate in coding challenges and hackathons.
📌 Job Overview
HackerEarth is looking for a Programming Problem Setter Intern who is passionate about coding and problem-solving.
In this role, you will be responsible for creating, testing, and improving coding problems used in technical assessments and hackathons. This is a great opportunity to work closely with a highly technical team and gain real-world experience in the developer ecosystem.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Students or graduates from relevant technical fields
Strong knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Mathematics
Active participation in coding platforms is preferred
💼 Experience
Freshers can apply
Experience in competitive programming or problem setting will be an added advantage
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
Create coding problems for hackathons, challenges, and assessments
Design problems across different difficulty levels
Test and review problems created by other team members
Improve and maintain existing question bank
Add code stubs to help candidates focus on logic building
Respond to queries and issues from users
Collaborate with tech and content teams to improve question clarity
🔧 Required Skills
Strong understanding of:
Data Structures & Algorithms
Problem-solving techniques
Mathematics concepts
Good coding skills and logical thinking
Active profile on platforms like:
HackerEarth
Codeforces
CodeChef
HackerRank
⭐ Preferred Skills
Experience in creating or testing programming problems
Passion for coding and competitive programming
Ability to optimize solutions and think analytically
🧠 Behavioral Competencies
Curious and self-driven mindset
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team
Good communication skills
🌟 Why Join HackerEarth?
Work with a fast-growing tech startup
Be part of a strong developer community
Gain hands-on experience in real-world coding assessments
Opportunity to enhance problem-solving and technical skills
Collaborative and innovative work environment
📢 How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the official careers portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the job role?
Technical Engineer – Problem Setter (Programming Intern)
2. Who can apply?
Students or graduates with strong knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Mathematics
3. Is this role for freshers?
Yes, this internship is suitable for freshers and college students with good coding skills
4. What is the job location?
Bangalore, Karnataka (Hybrid – relocation required)
5. What programming skills are required?
Strong understanding of:
Data Structures & Algorithms
Problem solving and coding
Competitive programming
6. Is experience mandatory?
No, but experience in competitive programming or problem setting is preferred
7. What is the duration of the internship?
6 months (extendable)
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