Overview
Remote
85 - 120
Contract - Independent
Contract - 1 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Software Engineer
Bash
C
API Development
Linux
Job Details
At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.
Organization: Mercor
Position: Exceptional Software Engineer (Linux / Bash / Python)
Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $85–$120/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)
- Build, configure, and maintain high-performance software systems supporting next-generation AI and machine learning applications.
- Work extensively in Linux environments, handling system configuration, file systems, permissions, kernel-level interactions, and command-line tooling.
- Develop, test, and maintain scalable APIs and service layers that interface with advanced AI models.
- Write and maintain robust Bash scripts, Python code, and system-level utilities.
- Debug complex system, networking, and performance issues with a high level of precision.
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and engineers to improve system reliability and scalability.
Requirements
- Strong experience in software or systems engineering in high-performance or demanding technical environments.
- Advanced proficiency with Linux, including terminal-based workflows, system debugging, and UNIX tooling.
- Strong experience with Bash, Python, Shell scripting, C, and low-level debugging.
- Strong experience with Docker, Git, networking fundamentals, and API development.
- Experience working with large codebases and/or contributing to open-source repositories.
- Strong problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Application Process (Takes 20 mins)
- Upload resume
- Interview based on your resume (Takes 15 mins)
- Submit form
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