Job Summary :

Join our customer's team as an experienced Backend Developer. In this high-impact, remote role, you'll design, implement, and continually improve robust backend APIs while collaborating with cutting-edge AI research. You'll help test and shape the next generation of developer tools alongside a high-caliber engineering group.

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 4-day intensive 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 Skills and Qualifications :

- 5+ years of professional experience as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Python.

- Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

- Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.

- Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.

- Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.

- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clear incident and bug reporting.

- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions).

- Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.

- Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.