Backend Engineer | $55/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is looking for a Software Engineer to work on Agentic AI and Data Cloud initiatives. The role involves developing tools for AI systems, building backend solutions in Python or Go, and enhancing integrations for AI coding assistants. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software engineering, preferably with exposure to Google engineering environments. This contract position offers remote work flexibility and requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, including overlap with PST.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering experience with a focus on Python or Go.
• Experience with SQL and working in Google engineering environments.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance tools for AI systems and data cloud environments.
• Build backend tools for agentic AI and developer workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Go

Experience with SQL

Strong debugging skills

Good analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Background in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Claude Code

Gemini CLI

Job description

Position: Software Engineer – Agentic AI / Data Cloud

Type: Contract (6 months)

Location: Remote

Commitment: 40 hrs/week with 6 hours overlap with PST

Compensation: $50–$55 per hour

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance MCP tools for AI systems and data cloud environments
• Build backend tools using Python or Go for agentic AI and developer workflows
• Work with SQL and database systems to build and manage data-driven solutions
• Improve integrations and workflows for AI coding assistants and agentic developer tools
• Refactor and optimize existing systems for scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Expand testing coverage for AI-driven tools, asynchronous systems, and backend workflows
• Build APIs, CLI tools, automation workflows, and developer-focused tooling
• Convert technical concepts, blogs, and prototypes into production-ready code samples and documentation
• Develop real-world data applications to support experimentation, product R&D, and Data Cloud initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve AI-integrated systems

Requirements

• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Strong software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Python or Go, ideally both
• Solid experience with SQL and database systems
• Prior experience working in Google3 or Google engineering environments
• Experience building or contributing to agentic AI systems and AI-assisted workflows
• Hands-on experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or similar tools
• Strong coding, debugging, testing, and software design skills
• Experience maintaining and refactoring scalable production codebases
• Familiarity with asynchronous systems, developer tooling, APIs, and backend integrations
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and developer-focused examples
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and system design skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote contract setup