Exceptional Junior Software Engineer
@ Crossing Hurdles

Hybrid
$120,000
Hybrid
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Posted 12 hours ago

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Job Overview

At Crossing Hurdles, a recruitment firm, we refer top candidates to world-leading AI research labs. The Exceptional Junior Software Engineer role is a hourly contract opportunity for remote work with flexible scheduling.

Role Responsibilities

  • Design and implement complex database schemas for advanced AI workflows.
  • Build, test, and integrate sophisticated APIs for secure, scalable systems.
  • Develop and deploy authentication mechanisms and backend frameworks.
  • Populate environments with synthetic data optimized for Reinforcement Learning models.
  • Ensure applications are performant, secure, and modular.
  • Work asynchronously and independently with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

  • Strong professional software engineering experience in high-performance environments.
  • Proven success in database schema design and/or leadership.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and database structuring.
  • Expertise in API development, testing, and integration.
  • Exceptional problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not supported).

Contract Details

This is an hourly contract position with compensation ranging from $50 to $150 per hour, based on experience and location. The initial duration is 1–2 months with strong potential for extension, requiring 10–20 hours per week with the option to scale up to 40 hours per week.

Key skills/competency

  • Database design
  • API development
  • SQL
  • Backend frameworks
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Synthetic data
  • Performance optimization
  • Security
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication

How to Get Hired at Crossing Hurdles

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight technical achievements and relevant projects.
  • Review job requirements: Match skills in database and API development.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving: Showcase successful project outcomes.
  • Prepare for remote work: Emphasize independent and flexible work style.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SQL and database schema techniques.
Practice API integration and testing methods.
Study backend framework implementation best practices.
Refresh secure coding and performance optimization skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe independent work experience remotely.
Explain time-management in flexible settings.
Detail problem-solving under minimal supervision.
Discuss communication strategies in asynchronous roles.

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