TypeScript + Rust Developer
Micro1 • Remote • Posted 15 days ago
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Pay Rate
$65/task
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15d ago
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About this Role
Job Summary
We are seeking an expert TypeScript + Rust Developer to join our customer’s team, contributing to cutting-edge AI training and codebase modernization projects. You will play a critical role in producing high-quality human data while leveraging your deep expertise in TypeScript and Rust to support major migrations and rewrites. This is an opportunity to make a substantial impact on innovative systems alongside a talented, globally distributed team.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions in TypeScript and Rust. Design, implement, and refactor complex systems, with a focus on codebase migrations or rewrites between language ecosystems. Create and curate high-quality human data for AI training and evaluation tasks. Follow best practices for software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation. Communicate technical concepts clearly via written and verbal communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize codebases in both TypeScript and Rust environments. Maintain 6+ hours of daily work overlap with the Eastern Time zone to ensure effective collaboration.
Required Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of production-level work. Idiomatic fluency in TypeScript and Rust, demonstrated through hands-on experience. Strong background in codebase migrations, rewrites, or working within multiple language environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly. Experience producing or working with human-labeled data, ideally for AI or ML applications. Ability to work independently and as part of a remote, global team. Fluent English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience on AI/ML data engineering or data labeling teams. Contributions to open-source TypeScript or Rust projects. Background in developing scalable cloud-native applications.
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 Software Engineering
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions in TypeScript and Rust.
- Design, implement, and refactor complex systems, with a focus on codebase migrations or rewrites between language ecosystems.
- Create and curate high-quality human data for AI training and evaluation tasks.
- Follow best practices for software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
Compensation Analysis
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($65/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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How is this different from the others?
Global Access. Micro1 is more open to international applicants (outside the US/UK) than DataAnnotation or Outlier.
What is the catch?
Privacy. Micro1 projects often require you to install time-tracking software that takes screenshots of your desktop while you work to ensure you are actually working. If you are uncomfortable with monitoring software, this might not be for you.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the interview like?
You will likely be screened by "Zara", an AI recruiter. Treat this like a real video interview—speak clearly, ensure you have good lighting, and be ready to answer technical questions verbally, as the transcript is reviewed by human managers.