Rust Developer - Remote
Job Description
Job Title: Rust Developer
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary: Join our customer's team as an experienced Backend Developer. In this high-impact, remote role, you'll design, implement, and continually improve robust backend APIs while collaborating with cutting-edge AI research. You'll help test and shape the next generation of developer tools alongside a high-caliber engineering group.
Key Responsibilities
ā¢ Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs.
ā¢ Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services.
ā¢ Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed.
ā¢ Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
ā¢ Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows.
ā¢ Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements.
ā¢ Submit detailed post-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience.
Required Skills And Qualifications
ā¢ 5+ years of professional experience as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Rust.
ā¢ Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
ā¢ Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
ā¢ Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.
ā¢ Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.
ā¢ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clear incident and bug reporting.
ā¢ Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.
Preferred Qualifications
ā¢ Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions).
ā¢ Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.
ā¢ Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.
Job Title: Rust Developer
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary: Join our customer's team as an experienced Backend Developer. In this high-impact, remote role, you'll design, implement, and continually improve robust backend APIs while collaborating with cutting-edge AI research. You'll help test and shape the next generation of developer tools alongside a high-caliber engineering group.
Key Responsibilities
ā¢ Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs.
ā¢ Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services.
ā¢ Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed.
ā¢ Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
ā¢ Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows.
ā¢ Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements.
ā¢ Submit detailed post-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience.
Required Skills And Qualifications
ā¢ 5+ years of professional experience as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Rust.
ā¢ Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
ā¢ Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
ā¢ Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.
ā¢ Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.
ā¢ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clear incident and bug reporting.
ā¢ Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.
Preferred Qualifications
ā¢ Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions).
ā¢ Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.
ā¢ Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.