Rust Backend Developer | $60/hr Remote

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

• Upload resume
• Interview
• Submit form