Backend Developer | $65/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a skilled software engineer to evaluate and enhance backend systems related to AI technologies. You will debug code, assess AI outputs, and work independently following detailed guidelines.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in backend development (Python, Java, Go, Node.js) and excellent communication skills. This position is based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Strong professional software engineering experience required.
• Proficient in backend development and related technologies.
• Must have strong written communication skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and debug backend code and AI-generated technical content.
• Assess quality of AI outputs for correctness and scalability.
• Provide structured feedback to improve model performance.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

APIs

Databases

Data structures

Algorithms

Scalable system design

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, review, and debug backend code (e.g., APIs, server logic, databases) and technical content generated by advanced AI models.
• Assess the quality of AI outputs for correctness, efficiency, scalability, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Work through backend system design, architecture, and algorithmic problems to push model capabilities forward.
• Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve the model's logic and engineering judgment.
• Work completely independently and asynchronously, following detailed technical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience: Strong professional software engineering experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong hands‑on coding experience in backend development (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or Node.js), with a deep understanding of databases, APIs, data structures, algorithms, and scalable system design.
• Code Quality: Proven experience writing, reviewing, and debugging production‑level code.
• Communication: Strong written communication skills and a high attention to detail.