Rust Backend Developer

Job Title
Rust Backend Developer LLM Evaluation (3 Months Contract)

Rust Backend Developer LLM Evaluation (3 Months Contract)

Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled Rust Backend Developer for a 3-month remote contract to support AI-driven projects focused on Large Language Model (LLM) training and evaluation. The role involves working on real-world GitHub repositories, configuring environments with Docker, and validating complex codebases to improve AI performance.

Job Details
Job Location: Remote (Dubai-based operations)
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Software Engineering / Development
Job Type: Contract (3 months, fully remote, hourly-based)

Position Overview
This role combines backend development expertise with AI research tasks. You will set up containerized environments, test real-world open-source projects, and collaborate with researchers to create robust evaluation datasets for AI models.

What You ll Do

* Analyze and triage GitHub issues from trending repositories.
* Configure development environments using Docker and manage CI/CD workflows.
* Evaluate code quality, conduct unit test coverage checks, and validate fixes.
* Modify and run complex codebases to test LLMs in real scenarios.
* Work closely with researchers to select repositories and define benchmark tasks.
* Optionally mentor junior engineers on assigned projects.

Ideal Profile

* 3 4+ years of hands-on Rust backend development experience.
* Strong knowledge of Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Ability to debug and run large-scale, real-world codebases.
* Familiarity with GitHub workflows and issue triaging processes.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in remote work environments.