Research Engineer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a remote contract contributor to analyze and improve diverse codebases across Python3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, and TypeScript. You will help design features for code generation workflows and push for performance improvements, code quality, and robust outputs.

The role requires strong problem analysis, knowledge of algorithms, and proven experience with open-source collaboration. Remote, 10-40 hrs/week, competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Expertise in competitive programming and coding problem analysis.
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Proven track record of open-source contributions or participation in collaborative software projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical details clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, debug, and resolve issues across codebases in Python3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript.
• Contribute to design and implementation of new features and enhancements for code generation workflows.
• Refactor and optimize codebases for performance and maintainability.
• Develop and review real-world coding tasks to evaluate AI model performance and accuracy.
• Author clear feedback and annotations to support model training and assessment.
• Collaborate with open-source contributors and stakeholders to set technical direction and outputs.
• Document technical decisions, best practices, and solutions to drive knowledge sharing.

Skills

Competitive programming

Algorithms & data structures

Open-source contributions

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Code documentation

Tools

Git

GitHub

CI/CD

Job description

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50 - $100/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Analyze, debug, and resolve issues across diverse codebases written in Python3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new features and enhancements for code generation workflows.
• Refactor and optimize codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and adaptability.
• Develop and review real-world coding tasks to evaluate AI model performance and accuracy.
• Author clear, actionable feedback and annotations to support model training and assessment.
• Collaborate with other open-source contributors and technical stakeholders to set technical direction and ensure robust outputs.
• Document technical decisions, best practices, and solutions to drive project transparency and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Expertise in competitive programming and coding problem analysis.
• Expertise in at least one of: Python3, Java, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript, with solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Proven track record of open-source contributions or participation in collaborative software projects.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex problem constraints and multiple solution paths.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical details clearly.
• Meticulous attention to detail in code validation and output consistency.
• Experience working independently in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, well-documented code.