Job Title: Freelance Software Developer – Specializing in Rust for Generative AI Projects
Location: Kandy (Remote Work)
Company: Mindrift
Job Type: Part-Time | Freelance | Remote
About Mindrift
Mindrift is a global platform that empowers professionals to contribute to the future of artificial intelligence. By bridging cutting-edge AI development with real-world expertise, we deliver high-impact, ethically grounded solutions that shape the landscape of Generative AI. Our collaborative model places human knowledge at the center of AI training, ensuring inclusive, high-quality outcomes across disciplines.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Freelance Software Developer with deep expertise in Rust and a strong background in software testing and automation. In this role, you’ll be part of a global effort to train and refine advanced AI models by providing technical insight, developing robust code, and contributing to complex reasoning systems that enhance model performance and relevance.
This is not just another freelance role. It’s a chance to engage with the forefront of AI research while working on your own schedule. Whether you are looking to supplement your current work, explore the AI domain, or contribute your skills to meaningful technology development, this opportunity gives you both flexibility and impact.
Key Responsibilities
As a Freelance Software Developer and AI Coding Tutor, you will engage with the following activities:
- Code Generation and Review: Collaborate with AI systems by generating and evaluating programming code to improve model output and performance.
- Prompt Evaluation: Analyze and annotate prompts used to guide AI behavior, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and clarity in line with project goals.
- Data Annotation: Annotate technical data used to train large language models, especially within the context of code understanding, generation, and reasoning.
- Model Training and Evaluation: Participate in supervised training and evaluation of generative AI models, focusing on behavior in technical scenarios.
- Agent-Based Execution Testing: Use sandboxed environments to test AI-generated code agents for correctness, security, and reliability.
- Multilingual Programming Tasks: Engage with problems and implementations across multiple languages including Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, and SQL.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work alongside engineers, project leads, and managers to ensure the successful delivery of technical milestones.
- Guideline Interpretation: Adapt and apply changing technical guidelines to different domains and problem types while maintaining consistency and precision.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with a passion for innovation and AI. You should be comfortable working independently, exploring new problem domains, and delivering precise, high-quality feedback within experimental or evolving project contexts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Rust, including advanced usage and testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with key Rust tools and packages including:
cargo,rustfmt,clippy- Unit and property-based testing tools such as
quickcheck
- Experience with:
- CI/CD pipelines and test integration workflows
- Type checking and code quality analysis
- Reviewing, debugging, and refactoring code in collaborative environments
- Exposure to or interest in:
- AI-driven tools
- Language model evaluation
- AI applications in software engineering
- Strong English communication skills (C1 or above)
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts or switch between technical contexts
- Comfortable working remotely with a self-directed and collaborative mindset
Why Join Mindrift?
- Global Impact: Your contributions will directly influence the behavior and intelligence of next-generation AI systems used worldwide.
- Flexibility: Set your own hours. Work from home or wherever you’re most productive.
- Portfolio Growth: Build a valuable portfolio of experience in a cutting-edge tech field.
- Collaborative Learning: Be part of a community of experts across industries who are shaping the ethical development of AI.
- Work-Life Balance: Participate in projects that fit your schedule, whether part-time or between contracts.
Compensation
This is a freelance, hourly-paid role with a highly competitive rate based on experience and task complexity. Rates typically range between $30–$60 USD/hour, depending on your level of expertise and project scope.
Tools & Requirements
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- A reliable computer with appropriate development environments installed
- Stable internet connection
- Willingness to work with collaborative tools (Slack, Git, custom platforms)
- Ability to follow complex written instructions and provide feedback with precision
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about coding, AI, and continuous learning—and want to be part of something meaningful—then apply today. The process involves a short qualification step to assess your skills and readiness. Once approved, you’ll gain access to active projects tailored to your strengths.
Final Note
At Mindrift, we believe innovation thrives when diverse minds collaborate. Whether you’re a seasoned Rust developer or an AI-curious programmer, your contribution could be the key to shaping a smarter, fairer technological future.
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Company Overview
At Mindrift, we are pioneers at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human expertise, and ethical innovation. Our core mission is to leverage real-world knowledge to refine and train next-generation Generative AI systems. We prioritize innovation without compromise, putting customer-centric design and technological transparency at the heart of our operations.
Driven by our values of integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning, we empower a global network of specialists to shape the capabilities of AI technologies responsibly. We believe technology must serve all of humanity and should be developed with input from diverse backgrounds and real-world professionals.
Sustainability is integral to our business approach—not just environmentally but also economically and socially. We offer meaningful remote work opportunities that support long-term careers while advancing frontier technologies. By decentralizing contributions and encouraging freelance and part-time collaborations, we ensure AI evolves ethically and inclusively.
Mindrift isn’t just an AI company—we’re a global community of forward-thinkers designing tomorrow’s intelligence with today’s wisdom.
Current Open Roles at Mindrift
| Job Title | Location | Job Type | Estimated Salary (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance Software Developer (Rust) | Remote / Kandy | Part-Time, Freelance | $30–$60/hour |
| AI Tutor – Programming & Code Review | Remote | Freelance | $25–$55/hour |
| Prompt Engineer – LLM Projects | Remote | Freelance | $28–$65/hour |
| Language Model Evaluator – Coding Focus | Remote | Freelance | $30–$70/hour |
| Technical Content Annotator (AI Projects) | Remote | Freelance | $22–$50/hour |