Go Developer for AI Model Evaluation

Build and maintain backend services in Go while evaluating and training alpha-stage AI coding tools. This contract role combines hands-on Go development, backend engineering, and structured testing of AI-assisted coding workflows to improve next-generation developer tools.

• Develop REST and GraphQL endpoints within a modern Go stack.
• Implement rigorous data validation and comprehensive error handling across services.
• Perform database migrations and apply performance optimizations.
• Test and evaluate alpha AI models using Cursor, conducted over multiple 4-day testing bursts with 5+ hour sessions per day.
• Identify, document, and report incidents, bugs, and edge cases with detailed bug traces and annotated screenshots.
• Collaborate with the research team via Slack, providing real-time feedback and thoughtful technical insights.
• Complete structured surveys after each testing burst to capture overall impressions and model usability.

• Required : Minimum 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, ideally experience using Cursor.
• Experience in data validation, robust error handling, and complex debugging.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly without disclosing confidential information.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on coding, rapid prototyping, and technical exploration.
• Preferred : Public open-source contributions such as notable GitHub repositories, prior experience in technical product evaluations or developer tool QA, and interest in mentoring or sharing insights with research teams.

• Contract role, fully remote.
• Part-time engagement organized around multiple testing bursts, each burst lasting 4 days with 5 or more hours of testing per day.
• Work involves highly confidential, alpha-stage model evaluation, requiring strict protection of sensitive information.
• Collaboration and feedback will occur primarily via Slack and structured survey forms after testing bursts.

Hourly rate: $30 to $90 per hour.

• This position is offered as a contract engagement, candidates must be able to work as independent contractors.
• Candidates must be able to work remotely and commit to the scheduled testing bursts and confidentiality requirements.