Remote Rust Backend Engineer for AI-Driven Tool Testing

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 41,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking an experienced backend developer in a remote contract role to design, build, and optimize scalable REST and GraphQL APIs in Rust for AI tooling evaluation. You will collaborate with engineering and research teams to test AI models in real coding workflows, perform migrations, ensure data quality, and report findings with thorough incident reports and screenshots.

This remote engagement emphasizes secure, efficient backend work and clear communication in a confidential,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Rust.
• Proficiency in RESTful and GraphQL API design.
• Strong knowledge of data validation, error handling, and security.
• Experience with database migrations and performance tuning.
• Experience with AI coding tools; Cursor familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable REST and GraphQL API endpoints.
• Apply strong data validation, error handling, and API security.
• Plan and execute database migrations, schema changes, and performance tuning.
• Test AI-powered models in Cursor and provide feedback via incidents and screenshots.
• Participate in four-day testing bursts to evaluate models in real workflows.
• Discuss findings and improvements with the research team via Slack.
• Complete post-testing surveys on model performance and developer experience.

Skills

Rust

REST API

GraphQL API

Backend development

Data validation

Error handling

API security

Database migrations

Schema design

Performance tuning

AI coding tools

Cursor

Remote collaboration

Incident reporting

Tools

Cursor

Job description

SaidGig is seeking an experienced backend developer in a remote contract role to design, build, and optimize scalable REST and GraphQL APIs in Rust for AI tooling evaluation. You will collaborate with engineering and research teams to test AI models in real coding workflows, perform migrations, ensure data quality, and report findings with thorough incident reports and screenshots.

This remote engagement emphasizes secure, efficient backend work and clear communication in a confidential,