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micro1 · 4 hours ago

Rust Developer

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Micro1 is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to join their team in a high-impact, remote role. The successful candidate will design, implement, and enhance robust backend APIs while collaborating with teams advancing AI research and model development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingEmploymentHuman ResourcesRecruiting
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs
Implement strong data validation, error handling, and security best practices across backend services
Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed
Test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing detailed feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots
Participate in intensive testing cycles, evaluating how AI models impact real-world coding workflows
Collaborate with the research team on Slack, discussing findings and suggesting improvements
Submit comprehensive surveys and reports to enhance product and model performance

Qualification

RustRESTful APIsGraphQL APIsData validationDatabase migrationsAI-assisted coding toolsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

5+ years of professional experience as a Backend Developer with strong expertise in Rust
Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Deep understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security
Hands-on experience with database migrations, query optimization, and schema design
Practical use of AI-assisted coding tools; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in reporting and documentation
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environment

Company

micro1

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Micro1 offers an AI platform that converts human expertise into structured datasets and recruitment processes for companies.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.micro1.ai

H1B Sponsorship

micro1 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$41.6M
Key Investors
01 Advisors
2025-09-12Series A· $35M
2024-06-20Seed· $3.3M
2023-07-07Pre Seed· $3.3M

Leadership Team

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Ali Ansari
founder/ceo
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Amit Patel
Partner & Micro Developer
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