Rust Developer

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

Role Overview

Build and improve robust backend APIs in Rust while helping evaluate AI-powered developer tools in a remote, high-impact contract role. You will collaborate with an engineering and research team to test how AI models perform in real coding workflows and turn your findings into practical product improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable REST and GraphQL API endpoints.
• Apply strong data validation, error-handling, and API security practices across backend services.
• Plan and execute database migrations, performance optimizations, and schema changes.
• Test new AI-powered models in Cursor and provide actionable feedback through incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
• Participate in intensive four-day testing bursts that examine AI models in real development workflows.
• Discuss findings and propose improvements with the research team through a dedicated Slack channel.
• Complete detailed post-testing surveys on model performance and developer experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience, including strong Rust expertise.
• Proficiency building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Advanced knowledge of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
• Hands-on experience with database migrations, schema design, and performance tuning.
• Extensive experience using AI coding tools. Familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear incident and bug reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, confidential, collaborative remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Visible open-source contributions, such as GitHub contributions or stars.
• Experience designing or evaluating experimental developer tools and workflows.
• Strong interest in advances in AI-assisted software development.

Work Terms

Remote contract engagement.

Compensation

$30 to $90 per hour.