Skills

Communication Rust Slack GraphQL Test Research

Job Specifications

Job Title: Rust Developer

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote (United States)

Join our customer’s team as an experienced Backend Developer. In this high-impact, remote role, you’ll design, implement, and enhance robust backend APIs while collaborating with teams advancing AI research and model development. You’ll play a key role in testing and improving AI-powered developer tools, shaping the next generation of intelligent software systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs.
Implement strong data validation, error handling, and security best practices across backend services.
Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed.
Test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing detailed feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
Participate in intensive testing cycles, evaluating how AI models impact real-world coding workflows.
Collaborate with the research team on Slack, discussing findings and suggesting improvements.
Submit comprehensive surveys and reports to enhance product and model performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

5+ years of professional experience as a Backend Developer with strong expertise in Rust.
Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
Deep understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
Hands-on experience with database migrations, query optimization, and schema design.
Practical use of AI-assisted coding tools; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in reporting and documentation.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environment.

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