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$30 - $90/hour
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Required Skills
Cursor
GoLang
REST API
GraphQL
Job Description
Job Title: Go Developer
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer's team as a Go Developer, where you'll play a pivotal role in evaluating and training next-generation AI coding tools in highly confidential alpha stages. This unique part-time remote opportunity is perfect for high-taste, high-enthusiasm Go developers who thrive on technical exploration and are passionate about advancing the future of AI-powered code.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop REST and GraphQL endpoints within a modern Go stack
Conduct rigorous data validation and comprehensive error handling
Execute database migrations and performance optimization
Test and evaluate alpha AI models in Cursor over multiple 4-day, 5+ hour daily bursts
Identify and document incidents, bugs, and edge cases through detailed reports, bug traces, and annotated screenshots
Collaborate with the research team via Slack, providing real-time feedback and thoughtful insights
Complete structured surveys on overall impressions and model usability after each testing burst
Required Skills and Qualifications:
5+ years of professional experience as a Golang Developer
Strong command of Go, REST APIs, GraphQL, and backend development best practices
Proven experience with AI-powered coding tools and ideally with Cursor
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated enthusiasm for hands-on coding, rapid prototyping, and technical curiosity
Experience in data validation, robust error handling, and complex debugging
Ability to document findings thoroughly without sharing any confidential information
Preferred Qualifications:
Public contributions to open-source projects (e.g., notable GitHub repos/stars)
Prior experience conducting technical product evaluations or developer tool QA
Passion for mentoring and sharing insights with high-trust research teams