Rust SWEs (Junior Onwards)
Mercor • Remote • Posted 22 days ago
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$51.5/task
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22d ago
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About this Role
We are hiring software engineers to assist a leading AI research lab with environment setup and dependency management for open-source projects in Rust. Your work will focus on configuring development environments, resolving dependency issues, and ensuring tests pass across various codebases.
Expertise in Rust, ideally at least 2 years of industry experience.
Job requirements
More details about the role
We are hiring software engineers to assist a leading AI research lab with environment setup and dependency management for open-source projects in Rust. Your work will focus on configuring development environments, resolving dependency issues, and ensuring tests pass across various codebases. Expertise in Rust, ideally at least 2 years of industry experience. Familiarity with setting up development environments. High attention to detail as well as exceptional written and verbal communication skills. (Strongly Preferred) Strong industry experience. This is a short term project We need people who can commit 30+ hours of work per week. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- Expertise in Rust, ideally at least 2 years of industry experience.
- Familiarity with setting up development environments.
- High attention to detail as well as exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- (Strongly Preferred) Strong industry experience.
- This is a short term project
- We need people who can commit 30+ hours of work per week.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in STEM
Compensation Analysis
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($51.5/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.
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