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