JavaScript TypeScript Engineer @ Crossing Hurdles
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Job Overview
Crossing Hurdles, a recruitment firm, refers top candidates to leading AI research labs. The role is for a JavaScript TypeScript Engineer working on next-generation ML applications using coding agents.
Role Responsibilities
- Use coding agents (e.g., Codex, Claude code) to perform realistic coding tasks on real-world codebases.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to build robust high-performance software systems.
- Contribute to open source projects and showcase personal projects on GitHub.
- Communicate clearly with team members through both written and verbal means.
Requirements
- Extensive experience using coding agents in software engineering.
- Fluency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Strong portfolio of open source contributions and personal projects.
- Degree in Computer Science from a prestigious university in U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand.
- Excellent attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving ability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Position Details
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Compensation: $70–$90 per hour
- Location: Remote (Applicants must be based in U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand)
- Duration: Minimum 2 weeks with potential extension
- Commitment: Flexible 10–20 hours/week with possibility to increase to 40 hours
Application Process
The process includes a 20-minute resume upload, a 15-minute AI interview based on your resume, and a form submission.
Key skills/competency
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Coding Agents
- AI Research
- Software Engineering
- Open Source
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Computer Science
How to Get Hired at Crossing Hurdles
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Your Resume: Highlight coding agents and JavaScript projects.
- Research Crossing Hurdles: Understand firm culture and partner labs.
- Prepare for AI Interviews: Practice resume-based questions.
- Showcase Open Source Work: Include GitHub projects prominently.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review JavaScript and TypeScript projects.
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Practice with coding agents like Codex.
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Study real-world ML application codebases.
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Contribute to open source repositories.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe past team collaboration experiences.
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Explain open source contribution challenges.
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Describe handling tight deadlines.
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Share conflict resolution experiences.
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