Job Description
- *Position:** Rust Developer • *Type:** Contract (Part-time) • *Compensation:** $30 - $60/hour • *Location:** Remote • *Commitment:** 10–40 hours/week • *Role 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 • *Requirements • 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 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 • *Application Process (Takes 20 Mins)** • Upload resume • Interview (15 min) • Submit form