Systems Software Engineer
@ Crossing Hurdles

Hybrid
$200,000
Hybrid
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Posted 11 hours ago

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Systems Software Engineer at Crossing Hurdles

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm connecting top systems engineers with leading AI research labs to advance next-generation intelligent systems. This hourly contract role is fully remote and part-time, with a commitment of 15–20 hours per week for a duration of 1 month.

Role Responsibilities

In the role of Systems Software Engineer, you will:

  • Develop and validate coding benchmarks in C++ or Rust with object-oriented design principles.
  • Curate tasks, solutions, and test suites from real-world systems code repositories.
  • Ensure benchmarks include robust unit and integration tests for accurate solution verification.
  • Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code for reliability and reproducibility.
  • Provide structured feedback on solution clarity and adherence to systems engineering best practices.

Ideal Qualifications

Candidates should have:

  • Strong experience as a systems engineer at a top-tier tech company or U.S. national lab.
  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Rust programming languages.
  • Experience with debugging, testing, and validating low-level or performance-critical applications.
  • Excellent attention to detail and clarity in technical communications.

Application Process

The process involves a 20-minute form submission, a resume upload, and an AI interview based on your resume (15 minutes).

Key skills/competency

  • Systems Engineering
  • C++
  • Rust
  • Benchmark Development
  • Debugging
  • Optimization
  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Object-Oriented Design
  • Technical Communication

How to Get Hired at Crossing Hurdles

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Crossing Hurdles: Review company mission and recent projects online.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight systems engineering and C++/Rust skills.
  • Prepare for AI interviews: Practice technical and behavioral questions.
  • Showcase testing experience: Emphasize debugging and benchmark development.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review C++ memory management.
Practice Rust concurrency patterns.
Study unit and integration testing.
Optimize benchmark code debugging.

Behavioral Questions

Explain remote collaboration challenges.
Describe past debugging project successes.
Discuss teamwork in technical projects.
Illustrate clear technical communication.

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