Job Title: Python + Rust Developer

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and execute codebase migrations and rewrites between Rust and Python, ensuring reliability and maintainability.

- Design, develop, and optimize software components and systems using best practices in both Rust and Python.

- Collaborate closely with team members to architect solutions that meet evolving product requirements.

- Conduct rigorous code reviews, providing feedback and mentorship to peers.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues throughout the development lifecycle.

- Maintain comprehensive documentation for codebases and migration processes.

- Communicate project status, challenges, and technical details clearly in both written and verbal formats.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong background in both Python and Rust.

- Demonstrated hands-on expertise in shipping production-grade software in multiple language ecosystems.

- Proven track record of successful codebase migrations or major refactors between Rust and Python.

- Advanced understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system optimization.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

- Strong collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively in distributed teams.

- Availability for at least 6+ hours of overlap with Eastern Time working hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with large-scale distributed systems or performance-critical applications.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.

- Open-source contributions or thought leadership in Python and/or Rust communities.