Rust Developer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Rust Developer to join a customer's team in a full-time, remote capacity. This role involves designing, implementing, and continuously improving robust backend APIs, with a focus on collaborating with cutting-edge AI research. The successful candidate will contribute to testing and shaping the next generation of developer tools alongside an experienced engineering group. This position is open to candidates with 5 to 10 years of professional experience, located in the Makkah region, specifically Jeddah or Makkah cities.

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 via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
• Participate in intensive 4-day testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows.
• Engage thoughtfully 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.

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of professional experience as a backend developer.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Visible contributions to open-source projects, such as GitHub stars or code contributions.
• Experience in designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time, remote position within a fast-paced and collaborative work environment. The role supports a customer's team and is open to candidates based in the Makkah region, specifically within the cities of Jeddah or Makkah.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the outlined qualifications and are interested in this Rust Developer position are encouraged to apply.