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Prompt Engineer

Crossing Hurdles

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Original Job Summary

Position Overview

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm referring top candidates to leading AI research labs. The Prompt Engineer role involves designing and optimizing detailed prompts to evaluate advanced language models.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize prompts with multiple constraints and clear instructions.
  • Define and document evaluation standards and develop rubrics.
  • Test and grade prompts by running them through AI models.
  • Support benchmarking and quality assurance for prompt consistency.
  • Collaborate with team members during quality assurance reviews.

Requirements

  • BS or BA degree from a reputable institution (completed or in progress).
  • Strong writing skills, critical thinking, and instructional clarity.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with ChatGPT or similar language tools.
  • Experience in teaching or research is preferred.
  • Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not supported).

Application Process

  • Complete an AI-led interview (~15 minutes).
  • Complete a 45-minute written assessment focused on writing rubrics.
  • If selected, you will be onboarded to the project.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Prompt Design
  • Evaluation Standards
  • Language Models
  • ChatGPT
  • Quality Assurance
  • Writing Skills
  • Rubric Development
  • Testing
  • Research

How to Get Hired at Crossing Hurdles

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight prompt design and AI evaluation skills.
  • Research Crossing Hurdles: Understand their recruitment focus and partner labs.
  • Prepare assessments: Practice writing detailed, clear rubrics.
  • Showcase independent work: Emphasize meeting deadlines and clear communication.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice creating detailed prompts.
Review AI evaluation standards.
Test outputs with language models.
Familiarize with rubric development.

Behavioral Questions

Explain independent project work.
Describe deadline management strategies.
Discuss collaboration in teams.
Illustrate clear instructional communication.