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Rust Software Engineer – LLM Evaluation & Tooling
Rust Software Engineer – LLM Evaluation & ToolingElvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited • Uganda
Rust Software Engineer – LLM Evaluation & Tooling

Rust Software Engineer – LLM Evaluation & Tooling

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited • Uganda
30+ days ago
Job description

The Role :

Senior Software Engineer – Rust (LLM Evaluation & Repository Validation)

Location :  Permanent Remote, Africa-Based

Contract Type :  Contractor (no medical / paid leave)

Duration :  3 months (extensions possible)

Start Date :  Immediate (within 1 week)

Commitment :  20–40 hours / week with some overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Experience Required :  3–8 years overall, with 2+ years in Rust

About the Project

We are building LLM evaluation and training datasets to train large language models (LLMs) to work on realistic software engineering problems. A key approach in this project involves creating verifiable SWE tasks from public repository histories in a synthetic, human-in-the-loop process. The goal is to expand dataset coverage across programming languages, complexity levels, and problem domains.

This role blends hands-on software engineering with AI-focused research, giving you a chance to work at the intersection of open-source software and cutting-edge AI systems.

Responsibilities :

  • Analyse and triage GitHub issues across trending open-source libraries.
  • Set up and configure repositories (including Dockerization and development environment setup).
  • Evaluate unit test coverage and quality across projects.
  • Run and modify codebases locally to assess LLM bug-fixing performance.
  • Collaborate with researchers to design / select repositories and tasks challenging for LLMs.
  • (Optional) Lead junior engineers collaborating on evaluation tasks.

Why Join :

  • Work remotely on impactful AI + software engineering projects.
  • Collaborate with researchers shaping the future of AI-assisted development.
  • Opportunity to contribute to real-world open-source challenges while influencing LLM training and evaluation.

    • Application Process :  To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

    Equal Opportunity Employer :  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

    Contact :   Elvis Eckardt

    Ideal Profile : Must-Have Skills :

  • 3–8 years of professional software development experience.
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience with Rust in production environments.
  • Strong proficiency with Git, Docker, and software pipelines.
  • Ability to navigate and understand complex, real-world codebases.
  • Comfortable running, modifying, and testing repositories locally.

    • Nice-to-Have Skills :

  • Prior contributions to or evaluation of open-source projects.
  • Experience with developer tools, automation agents, or AI / LLM evaluation.
  • Exposure to LLM-related research or dataset generation.

    • What's on Offer?

  • Work within a company with a solid track record of success
  • Great work environment
  • Join a well known brand within IT Services
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