Computer Science Specialist

Crossing Hurdles

United States

Remote

USD 123,984 - 151,536

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a remote Computer Science Specialist to develop challenging problems for AI models. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and expertise in computer science domains, strong programming skills, and exceptional communication abilities. This hourly contract role offers $90–$110 per hour with a commitment of 15–20 hours per week.

Qualifications

Strong expertise in domains like algorithms, systems, machine learning, programming languages, or data structures.
High attention to detail with proven ability to design and validate problem sets.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop challenging computer science problems to test AI model reasoning.
Create high-quality solutions across core computer science domains.
Develop evaluation rubrics for AI-generated outputs.
Provide structured feedback on AI model performance.

Skills

Expertise in algorithms

Proficiency in machine learning

Strong programming skills

Attention to detail

Exceptional written communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science

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Base pay range

$90.00/hr - $110.00/hr

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Founder | Recruitment Consultant | Helping Companies Hire Better | Ex-Career Coach | Ex-Snapdeal, HP, NITI Aayog, Gartner, CBSE

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Position: Computer Science Expert (PhD)

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $90–$110/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 1–2 months

Commitment: 15–20 hrs/week (scalable up to 40 hrs/week)

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

Design and develop challenging computer science problems to test and refine AI model reasoning.
Create high-quality solutions, algorithms, and problem statements across core computer science domains.
Develop evaluation rubrics to measure correctness, efficiency, and clarity of AI-generated outputs.
Provide structured feedback on AI model performance in algorithms, systems, and theoretical CS concepts.
Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve model accuracy, reliability, and domain coverage.
Document methodologies while maintaining academic and professional standards in computer science.

Requirements / Ideal Qualifications

Strong expertise in one or more domains: algorithms, systems, machine learning, programming languages, theory of computation, or data structures.
High attention to detail with proven ability to design and validate problem sets.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent proficiency in English for technical articulation.
Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.
Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not supported).

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