Crossing Hurdles ยท 11 hours ago
Rust Developer | $42/hr - Remote
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$20/hr - $42/hrCrossing Hurdles is a company seeking a Rust Developer with expertise in AI. The role involves designing and developing APIs, optimizing database migrations, and testing AI-powered coding models.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL APIs using Rust
Implement strong data validation, error handling, and API security practices
Plan and execute database migrations, schema changes, and performance optimizations
Test AI-powered coding models in Cursor and real development workflows
Submit detailed bug reports, incident traces, and screenshots
Participate in focused multi-day testing bursts evaluating AI impact on coding
Collaborate with research teams via Slack and structured feedback loops
Provide post-testing surveys and insights on model performance and developer experience
Qualification
Required
Strong years of professional backend development experience with strong Rust expertise
Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Solid understanding of backend security, validation, and error handling
Hands-on experience with database migrations and performance tuning
Familiarity with AI coding tools; experience with Cursor is a strong plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear technical reporting
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, confidential, remote environments
Company
Crossing Hurdles
At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase