Expert Rust mentorship, one session at a time

Learn Rust 10x Faster with Expert 1-on-1 Pair Programming

Get matched with senior Rust developers for personalized pair-programming sessions. Ship better code, faster — with a mentor who's been there.

How It Works

From signup to your first session in three simple steps

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STEP 01

Tell Us Your Rust Goals

Share what you're working on, where you're stuck, and what you want to learn. We'll understand your level and needs.

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STEP 02

Get Matched with a Mentor

We pair you with a senior Rust developer who has deep expertise in exactly what you need help with.

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STEP 03

Start Pair Programming

Jump into a live 1-on-1 session. Write real code together, get instant feedback, and level up fast.

FOR JUNIOR DEVELOPERS

Stop Struggling Alone with the Borrow Checker

Rust's learning curve is steep. A mentor who's already mastered it can save you months of frustration and help you write idiomatic, production-ready code.

  • Get unstuck in minutes, not days
  • Learn patterns that tutorials don't teach
  • Build real projects with expert guidance
  • Understand ownership, lifetimes & traits deeply
  • Get code reviews from Rust veterans
// Before CrateMate
error[E0502]: cannot borrow `data`
as mutable because it is also
borrowed as immutable 😰
// After CrateMate
fn process(data: &mut Vec<Item>) {
// Your mentor explains exactly why
// this works and how to think about it
data.retain(|item| item.is_valid());
} ✅
Set your own rate$50 – $150+/hr
Choose your scheduleFlexible hours
Pick your sessionsTopics you enjoy
We handlePayments, matching & support
FOR SENIOR DEVELOPERS

Turn Your Rust Expertise Into Income

You've spent years mastering Rust. Help the next generation of Rustaceans while earning great money on your own schedule.

  • Earn $50–$150+/hr mentoring
  • Flexible — mentor when it suits you
  • We find and match students for you
  • No admin work — we handle payments
  • Give back to the Rust community

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Mentors set their own rates. You only pay for the sessions you book.

Getting Started
$50/hr

Great for quick questions, code reviews, and targeted help on specific problems.

Most Popular
$75–100/hr

Deep-dive sessions with experienced mentors. Build projects and master concepts together.

Expert
$150+/hr

Work with top-tier Rust contributors and library authors on advanced topics.

CrateMate charges a 30% platform fee on each session. Mentors receive 70% of the session rate.

Join the Waitlist

Be the first to know when CrateMate launches. Early members get priority matching.