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Crossing Hurdles

Software Engineer (Coding Agent) | $85/hr Remote

Remote

United states

$ 85 /hour

Freelance

11-11-2025

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Skills

Communication SQL Problem-solving Research Attention to detail Organization

Job Specifications

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Position: Software Engineers (Coding Agent Experience)

Referral partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $85/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: Approximately 2 months (extension feasible)

Commitment: 10-40 hours per week, fully asynchronous

Role Responsibilities

Creation of service layers that interface with advanced AI models
Environment configuration and database design
Creation of scalable APIs

Ideal Qualifications

Have experience using coding agents as part of your software engineering workflow.
Strong elite software engineering experience from top-tier technology startups, quantitative trading firms, hedge funds, or similarly demanding environments.
Have access to large codebases you own
Have demonstrated success leading teams to build complex database schemas.
Possess expert-level proficiency in API development, including creation, testing, and integration.
Are highly skilled in SQL and database structuring.
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.
Excel in both written and verbal communication.

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About the Company

At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. Our focus is on connecting organisations with top-tier talent by sourcing, screening, and presenting only the top 1% of candidates across a wide range of industries. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we find candidates who not only fit the role but also align with their organizational culture. Over the past few quarters, we've successfully p... Know more