Rust Software Engineer | $60/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Rust Developer for a part-time contract position. The role involves designing and optimizing APIs, testing AI-powered models, and collaborating with the research team to enhance developer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs
• Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services
• Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed
• Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots
• Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows
• Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements
• Submit detailed post-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience

Requirements:

• Professional experience as a backend developer with strong expertise in Rust
• Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security
• Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design
• Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with clear incident and bug reporting
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments
• Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions)
• Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development