About the role
Job Title: Rust Architect / Backend Developer
Job Type: Contractor Location: Global, Fully Remote Working Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week Schedule: Flexible, including weekends
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Rust Architect / Backend Developer to contribute to an AI training project focused on backend architecture, asynchronous and concurrent systems, service design, infrastructure, and technical debugging. The ideal candidate will evaluate and develop backend solutions that are reliable, maintainable, scalable, and production-ready.
Key Responsibilities
1. Solve and validate Rust backend problems involving APIs, persistence, concurrency, performance, and reliability. 2. Translate functional requirements and performance targets into reproducible implementation and testing workflows. 3. Set up Rust crate workspaces, configuration files, test fixtures, databases, dependency services, and containerized environments. 4. Evaluate backend correctness, scalability, and failure-handling mechanisms. 5. Develop and review technical solutions that meet production-quality standards.
Required Qualifications
1. Strong knowledge of Rust, backend service design, APIs, data systems, and production software architecture. 2. Experience analyzing backend correctness, performance, scalability, and reliability. 3. Practical Rust programming experience through professional work, research, or open-source projects. 4. Demonstrated ownership of Rust architecture and backend development. 5. Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Selection Process
1. Apply and complete the screening questions. 2. Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes. 3. Participate in the hiring manager review.
Compensation Structure
Payment is output-based, with compensation provided for tasks that meet project sp
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