Rust Developer – Remote

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Rust Backend Developer to join a high‑caliber engineering team working remotely. In this contract role you will design, build, and continuously improve robust backend APIs while collaborating closely with cutting‑edge AI research.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs.
• Implement data validation, error handling, and security best practices in backend services.
• Plan and execute database migrations, performance tuning, and schema changes.
• Test new AI‑powered models in Cursor, providing detailed incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
• Participate in intensive 4‑day testing bursts to evaluate AI impact on coding workflows.
• Engage with the research team via Slack, share findings, and propose improvements.
• Complete post‑burst surveys delivering insights on model performance and developer experience.

Required profile

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear incident and bug reporting.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast‑paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.
• Visible contributions to open‑source projects are a plus.

Required skills

• Rust programming language.
• Building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.
• Backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
• Experience with AI coding tools, preferably Cursor.