Software Engineer, Rust - AI Training (Freelance, Remote)

Alignerr; Red Deer; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A data-centric AI platform is seeking an AI Tutor - Rust to improve AI-generated code by ensuring compliance with Rust’s safety and performance standards. The ideal candidate will have strong Rust expertise and excellent communication skills, contributing to complex systems-level coding. This freelance position offers an hourly rate reflecting skills and experience.

Benefits

Transparent compensation discussions

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Rust development or systems programming is a plus.
• Deep interest in AI, compilers, or safe system design.

Responsibilities

• Review Rust code for memory safety, correctness, and idiomatic style.
• Solve complex systems-level problems using Rust and explain your process.
• Identify and correct flaws in AI output or unclear logic.
• Summarize your approach and decision-making clearly and concisely.

Skills

Fluent in English

Expertise in Rust

Strong writing and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

Alignerr.com is a community of subject matter experts from various disciplines dedicated to aligning AI models by creating high-quality data within their fields to advance Generative AI. Operated by Labelbox, a leading data-centric AI platform, Alignerr helps teams leverage the latest in generative AI and LLMs through human supervision and automation. Our platform supports industries such as insurance, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and more, serving Fortune 500 companies like Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Genentech, and Adobe. We are backed by prominent investors including SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, Snowpoint Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins.

About the Role

Shape the future of AI with Rust! As an AI Tutor - Rust, you will use your systems programming expertise to improve AI-generated code, ensuring it aligns with Rust’s safety and performance standards.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review Rust code for memory safety, correctness, and idiomatic style.
• Solve complex systems-level problems using Rust and explain your process.
• Identify and correct flaws in AI output or unclear logic.
• Summarize your approach and decision-making clearly and concisely.

About You

• Fluent in English with strong writing and communication skills.
• Expertise in Rust: Ownership model, lifetimes, borrowing, traits, and concurrency.
• 3-5 years of experience in Rust development or systems programming is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing one) in Computer Science or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Deep interest in AI, compilers, or safe system design.

Alignerr is committed to pay parity and transparent compensation discussions. The expected hourly rate range for US-based candidates is $15—$150 USD, with variations based on skills, experience, and location.

Important Information

This is a freelance, hourly-paid position. It is not an internship. Candidates must be authorized to work in their country of residence; sponsorship is not provided. International students on valid visas may apply; specific circumstances should be discussed with a tax or immigration advisor. No employment documentation will be provided at this time. Compensation rates may differ outside the US.