Senior Software Engineer – Java | $19/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java for a contractor assignment. The role involves designing and developing software engineering tasks, analyzing GitHub issues, and collaborating with research teams to evaluate LLM performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop verifiable software engineering tasks using public repository data
• Analyze and triage GitHub issues across widely-used open-source repositories
• Set up, configure, and manage development environments including Dockerization
• Evaluate unit test coverage, code quality, and repository robustness
• Run, modify, and test real-world Java codebases to assess LLM performance
• Identify incorrect outputs, weak reasoning, and grounding issues in model responses
• Collaborate with research teams to identify challenging datasets for LLM training
• Expand dataset coverage across different programming complexities and use cases
• Lead or support junior engineers in repository evaluation and task execution

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Java is mandatory
• Hands-on experience with Git and Docker
• Minimum 3 years of software engineering experience
• Ability to understand and navigate complex, large-scale codebases
• Experience working with high-quality public repositories (5000+ stars preferred)
• Strong analytical thinking and debugging skills
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and software pipeline setup
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Reliable system setup with stable internet connection