About the job
Join Our Innovative Team
At widgetfactory, we are dedicated to crafting high-quality coding challenges that train AI models using real production code, rather than artificial puzzles. As a Problem Design Engineer, your mission will be to verify that these problems are fair, comprehensible, and technically robust.
Your Role
Part-Time Code Quality Reviewer | Fully Remote | $40/hr | 0-25 hours per week
We are in search of engineers who possess the ability to comprehend the rationale behind code modifications, recognize the changes made, and articulate these insights clearly in natural language.
This position requires analytical thinking rather than mechanical testing; you will be tasked with making thoughtful decisions regarding the fairness and clarity of technical issues.
Your Responsibilities
Review code alterations across various repositories and technology stacks
Evaluate problem fairness: Can a proficient engineer resolve this with the context provided?
Assess test effectiveness: Do tests accurately validate the intended solution?
Provide clear justifications for your evaluations (2-3 sentences per decision)
Identify coherence issues: Report inconsistencies, unclear specifications, or missing context
Time Commitment: 1-4 hours per problem, fully asynchronous—work whenever it suits your schedule.
Who Should Consider Applying
Ideal candidates include:
PhD students in computer science or computational disciplines seeking flexible long-term income
Open source contributors passionate about maintaining code quality
Undergraduates with at least one year of experience in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Biology, or related technical fields
Professional engineers looking for intellectually stimulating part-time opportunities
You'll excel if you:
Have a solid foundation in software engineering
Can work autonomously with minimal oversight
Communicate clearly and effectively in writing
Enjoy making thoughtful decisions in ambiguous situations

