Golang Backend Developer
Role Overview As a Golang Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and enhancing robust backend APIs in a remote setting. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with innovative AI research, contributing to the development of next-generation developer tools alongside a talented engineering team.
Key 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 through incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
- Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring the impact of AI models on real coding workflows.
- Engage 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.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience as a backend developer with strong expertise in Go (Golang).
- 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 a knack for clear incident and bug reporting.
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Work Terms Employment Type: Part-time, Contract
Compensation
Hourly rate of $30 - $60 Eligibility This position is fully remote. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job