$160.10K - $189.70K/yr
Full-time
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Job description
Rust Software Engineer - Distributed Systems
Alignerr connects top technical experts with leading AI labs to build, evaluate, and improve next-generation models. We work on real production systems and high-impact research workflows across data, tooling, and infrastructure.
Position
Senior Rust Full-Stack Engineer — AI Data & Infrastructure
Type: Contract, Remote Commitment: 20–40 hours/week Compensation: Competitive, hourly (based on experience)
Role Responsibilities
- Design, build, and optimize high-performance systems in Rust supporting AI data pipelines and evaluation workflows
- Develop full-stack tooling and backend services for large-scale data annotation, validation, and quality control
- Improve reliability, performance, and safety across existing Rust codebases
- Collaborate with data, research, and engineering teams to support model training and evaluation workflows
- Identify bottlenecks and edge cases in data and system behavior, and implement scalable fixes
- Participate in synchronous reviews to iterate on system design and implementation decisions
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Native or fluent English speaker
- 3-5+ years of professional experience writing production Rust.
- Strong background in building distributed services using RPC frameworks and handling distributed state or consensus.
- Experience debugging complex concurrency issues (deadlocks, race conditions) using asynchronous instrumentation and tracing tools.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to commit 20–40 hours per week.
Preferred
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems
- Familiarity with AI/ML workflows, model training, or benchmarking pipelines
- Experience with distributed systems or developer tooling
Application Process
- Submit your resume
- Complete a short technical screening
- Project matching and onboarding
Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Systems Software Engineer?
A: To succeed as a Systems Software Engineer, key technical skills include proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly language, as well as expertise in operating systems, computer architecture, and embedded systems. Additionally, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential soft skills, along with effective communication and adaptability to rapidly changing technologies. These strengths enable Systems Software Engineers to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems, driving innovation and efficiency in various industries.
Q: What is the career path for a Systems Software Engineer?
A: A Systems Software Engineer's career path typically begins with entry-level roles such as Software Engineer or Junior Systems Engineer, where they develop foundational skills in software design, development, and testing. As they gain experience, they progress to mid-level roles like Senior Software Engineer or Systems Engineer, where they take on leadership responsibilities, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architecture and design decisions. Ultimately, senior Systems Software Engineers can move into leadership positions like Technical Lead, Engineering Manager, or even Director of Engineering, or transition into specialized roles like Technical Architect or DevOps Engineer, with opportunities to pursue advanced degrees or certifications in computer science or related fields.
