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Posted on 2026/01/23

Golang Backend Developer – AI & Developer Tools

Micro1

Canada

Part-time and Contractor

Full Description

\uD83E\uDDE0 About the role

We’re looking for a Golang backend developer who enjoys building production-grade APIs and experimenting with AI-powered developer tools.

You’ll design and optimize REST and GraphQL services while actively testing AI models inside Cursor, collaborating closely with a research team to improve real-world coding workflows.

\uD83D\uDD27 What you’ll do

  • Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL APIs using Go.

  • Apply best practices for data validation, error handling, and API security.

  • Plan and execute database migrations, schema changes, and performance optimizations.

  • Test AI-powered coding models in Cursor, reporting bugs with logs, traces, and screenshots.

  • Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts focused on real coding workflows.

  • Collaborate with AI researchers via Slack to discuss findings and propose improvements.

  • Submit post-burst surveys evaluating model quality and developer experience.

\u2705 Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional backend development experience.

  • Strong proficiency in Go (Golang).

  • Experience building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

  • Solid understanding of backend validation, error handling, and security.

  • Experience with database migrations and schema design.

  • Regular use of AI tools for coding (Cursor is a strong plus).

  • Clear written communication and structured bug/incident reporting skills.

  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, confidential, remote environments.

\u2B50 Nice to have (not required)

  • Open-source contributions (GitHub projects, PRs, stars).

  • Experience evaluating experimental developer tools or workflows.

  • Strong interest in AI applied to software engineering.

Location: Remote - United States, Canada, India

Skills required for this job:

• API Security

• Back-end development

• Database migration

• Go

• GraphQL

• REST API

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