Rust Software Engineer (Part-Time | Remote US | $85/hr)

Software Engineer – Code Review (Rust)

Part-time · Hourly Contract · Remote (U.S. Preferred)

$85 per hour

Role Overview

Mercor is hiring experienced Rust Software Engineers with a strong background in code review and open-source collaboration. In this role, you will review real GitHub issues, pull requests, and test cases to audit quality, ensuring robust and production-ready contributions. Your work will directly support the evaluation and development of cutting-edge AI systems that analyze, reason about, and fix code across diverse language ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze GitHub issues, pull requests, and test cases for accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Review real-world code submissions in Rust for correctness, readability, and maintainability.
• Identify bugs, edge cases, and improvement opportunities.
• Apply CI/CD, unit testing, and integration testing best practices during reviews.
• Provide structured, detailed, and actionable feedback on code quality.

Ideal Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in Rust programming.
• Experience with open-source projects and real-world bug fixes.
• Familiarity with large-scale codebases and Git/GitHub workflows.
• Strong background in code review and collaborative development.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern testing practices.
• Ability to triage and interpret real-world issue reports effectively.
• Based in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.

Role Details

• Start Date: Immediate.
• Commitment: ~20+ hours per week.
• Location: Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule.
• Duration: Short-term engagement, with potential for extension.

Compensation & Contract

• Rate: $85/hour.
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
• Independent contractor classification.