About this role
As a Rust Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing robust backend APIs that support cutting-edge AI research. This remote contract position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented engineering team, contributing to the development of innovative developer tools and enhancing AI capabilities.
Key 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.
- 5+ years of 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 a knack for 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.
Contract position with remote work flexibility.
Compensation:Hourly rate ranging from $30 to $90.
Eligibility:Open to qualified candidates with the required skills and experience.