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Saurabh K.

Noida, India

$15/hr
5.0
46 jobs

๐Ÿ“ฉ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต โ€” ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†. ๐Ÿ”น Availability: Full-time (๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌโ€“๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ต๐—ฟ๐˜€/๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ) | Open to long-term and enterprise AI projects. ๐Ÿ”น Trusted AI/ML Engineer with ๐Ÿด+ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ of Exp. delivering intelligent solutions for startups, SaaS ๐Ÿ”ด I am in the ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿญ% overall on Upwork. ๐Ÿ”ด I am in the ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿฎ% overall on StackOverflow. ๐Ÿ”น8+ Years of Experience as a Fullstack AI/ML Developer. ๐Ÿ”น $70K+ Billing done over upwork. ๐Ÿ”น 5404+ Hours on Upwork | 30+ Successful Projects Delivered. ๐Ÿ”น Worked with Fortune 100 Companies. ๐Ÿ”น Performance-Driven, Scalable & SEO-Optimized Web Applications. ๐—œโ€™๐—บ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ต ๐—ž๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ, ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐˜‚๐—น๐—น ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—”๐—œ/๐— ๐—Ÿ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ & ๐—œ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—œ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜... ๐Ÿ”น Fine Tuning: Specialized in persona writing, QnA, medical, legal using mistral, llama3 ๐Ÿ”น LLM Synthetic Dataset Generation ๐Ÿ”น LLM Evaluation Framework ๐Ÿ”น LLM Deployment: On Cloud platforms like RunAPod, AWS, GCP ๐Ÿ”น AI Agents / Voice Bots: Proficient with CrewAI/AutoGen, Amazon Polly, Deepgram. ๐Ÿ”น OS LLM Deployment: On AWS/GCP/RunPod using SkyPilot (vLLM/TGI) ๐Ÿ”นPython (Flask, Fast API, Django, GPT API, Pytest, BeautifulSoup, Selenium) ๐Ÿ”น Web Scraping, Data Mining, Web Crawling, Data Parsing, Automation, Bots ๐Ÿ”น Fullstack (JavaScript, MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) ๐Ÿ”น DevOps - Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI\CD (AWS/Azure/DO/GCP). ๐Ÿ”น API integration: Binance API, Telegram API, OpenAI API, BetFair API, OddsJam API, Stripe API. ๐Ÿ”น API development: RESTful API, Web Services, HTTP Methods, JSON/XML, API Security, OAuth, API Documentation, API Testing, Postman, Swagger, API Gateway, Microservices, Endpoint Design ๐Ÿ“Œ ๐— ๐˜† ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿ“Œ โš™๏ธ Web Scraping | Data Mining | Data Extraction โš™๏ธ Web Automation | Data Cleaning | Data Collection โš™๏ธ Crypto Trading Automation | Automate Trading Strategy โš™๏ธ Interactive Brokers Bot | Crypto Trading Bot | Dashboard โš™๏ธ Data Analysis | Data Visualization | Data Entry โš™๏ธ Auto Fill Web Forms (Just a click away!) โš™๏ธ Merge Multiple CSV Files into a Master File โš™๏ธ Custom Scripting for Your Specific Needs ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜: โคต๏ธ AI Agents, Voice Agents, CrewAI, AutoGen, Hugging Face, LLaMA 3, Mistral 7B, PEFT, LoRA, QLoRA, Prompt Engineering, RAG Pipelines, LangChain, Vector Databases, FastAPI, Flask, Django, Streamlit, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI API, vLLM, GPTQ, Trading Bots, Binance API, Telegram Bot API, Python, Selenium, Scrapy, Playwright, BeautifulSoup, Regex, REST APIs, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PostgreSQL, Firebase, MongoDB, Data Analysis, Data Engineering ๐Ÿ“Œ ๐—”๐—œ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ & ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€:๐Ÿ“Œ ๐Ÿ”น๐—”๐—œ ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ / ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€: CrewAI, AutoGen, Amazon Polly, Deepgram. ๐Ÿ”นL๐—Ÿ๐—  ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: PEFT, LoRA, QLoRA, RLHF, DPO with Unsloth, Axolotl, Hugging Face. ๐Ÿ”น๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป-๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐— ๐˜€: LLaMA 3, Mistral 7B, Mixtral 8x7B. ๐Ÿ”น๐—™๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ & ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: vLLM, TGI, DeepSpeed. ๐Ÿ”น๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ & ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: API-first architecture, Streamlit, Gradio, LangChain, CrewAI. ๐Ÿ”น๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—ฅ๐—”๐—š ๐—ฃ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€: Custom GPT-4 workflows, Multi-agent orchestration, vector search integration. Quantization & Optimization: AWQ, GPTQ, GGUF, GGML. I believe in creating lasting partnerships with my clients by delivering projects on time and exceeding expectations. I look forward to bringing my technical expertise and passion for software development to your project and making a meaningful impact. Thanks Saurabh Kumar

  • AI Bot
  • AI Chatbot
  • AI Platform
  • AI Development
  • AI App Development
  • AI Text-to-Speech
  • AI Agent Development
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  • AI Text-to-Image
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  • AI Content Writing
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Usama B.

Lahore, Pakistan

$25/hr
4.9
62 jobs

Most founders I speak with share the same story: months lost working with agencies, budgets drained by developers who disappeared, work quality was not as per the expectations and after all that, still no product in production. I am ๐“๐จ๐ฉ ๐Ÿ% freelancer on Upwork. I help founders to deliver fully scalable and production ready WebApps through Replit, Lovable, Cursor and Claude. I specialize in turning ๐€๐ˆ-๐ ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฌ. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก: โ€ข Stabilizing AI-built apps before launch โ€ข Fixing backend, database and save-state issues โ€ข Audit AI generated code โ€ข Hardening authentication and security flows โ€ข Scaling architecture for real usage โ€ข AI workflow reliability and orchestration โ€ข Subscription, payment and API integrations โ€ข Performance optimization and deployment ๐“๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ค: AI Development โ†’ Lovable, Replit, Cursor, Claude, Framer, Base44 Backend & Infrastructure โ†’ Supabase, PostgreSQL, Node.js, NestJS, Next.js AI Systems โ†’ OpenAI, Claude, LangChain, RAG, Pinecone, Weaviate Automation โ†’ Make, Zapier, custom workflows ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐›๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐: โ€ข Production-ready AI SaaS products โ€ข AI agents and internal tools โ€ข Customer-facing AI applications โ€ข AI workflow automation systems โ€ข Existing app rescue and stabilization โ€ข Custom full-stack AI products ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก: 1. Audit where the generated architecture breaks 2. Stabilize the backend and data model 3. Improve reliability and scale readiness 4. Launch with confidence You do not need another developer adding features. You need someone who knows where AI-generated systems failโ€”and how to make them hold up in production. ๐Œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ฆ๐ž ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐œ๐ค. Keywords: Lovable, Lovable.dev, Lovabe bugs, Lovable issues, AI Developer, Replit, Replit Developer, Cursor, Claude, Lovable expert, Lovable MVP, Lovable app builder, Framer, Framer Designer, Framer Developer

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Shivam G.

Delhi, India

$35/hr
5.0
19 jobs

If your SaaS app is broken, half-built, or was generated by Lovable/Cursor and now needs a real developer โ€” I can fix it and make it production-ready. I'm an AI Full-Stack Developer who helps founders and startups build, fix, and ship SaaS products fast. I work with Next.js, Supabase, Clerk, Stripe, OpenAI, and n8n โ€” and I'm comfortable jumping into messy codebases, AI-generated apps, and half-finished MVPs. What I've shipped for clients: EvictIQ โ€” full technical audit, RLS, auth, backend fixes MasterTradeSchools โ€” Stripe, OpenAI, Supabase, GA4, production deployment Multiple Lovable/Cursor apps taken from broken โ†’ stable โ†’ launched Supabase RLS, auth flows, Edge Functions, multi-role user management Stripe, Resend, n8n automation workflows across 10+ projects My stack: Next.js ยท React ยท TypeScript ยท Supabase ยท Clerk ยท Stripe ยท OpenAI ยท n8n ยท Vercel ยท Lovable ยท Cursor ยท Claude Code I work fast, communicate clearly, and don't disappear. If you need someone who actually ships โ€” let's talk.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Web Application
  • Web Development
  • Front-End Development
  • Back-End Development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • n8n
  • Zapier
  • Automation
  • AI Agent Development
  • Supabase
  • Stripe
  • React
  • Node.js
  • API Integration
  • Next.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • OpenAI API
  • Vercel
Tahir H.

Lahore, Pakistan

$35/hr
4.8
186 jobs

Most developers will build exactly what you spec. The problem is that what gets specced is rarely what actually solves the business problem. The gap between those two things is where AI projects fail, and closing that gap before writing any code is how I work. I have been building production AI systems and full-stack platforms for several years. Not prototypes. Systems that handle real users, real data and real consequences when something breaks. TaxForce is a 37-agent system running inside a real CPA firm covering document intake, risk scoring, audit defense, deadline tracking and client communication. The Facebook Self-Healing Ads platform is a closed-loop AI system that monitors, diagnoses and fixes campaign performance without human intervention. PAM AI handles thousands of concurrent dealership calls across 8 plus CRM integrations. Dentva is a HIPAA-compliant SaaS handling patient scheduling in production daily. These are not templates strung together, they are properly engineered systems with error handling, logging and recovery paths built in from the start. Before this I spent a year and a half at Turing doing RLHF and model evaluation on the OpenAI and Claude model families. That experience shapes how I evaluate AI output and design systems that behave reliably rather than impressively in demos. On the full-stack side I was CTO on RIZZ, a React Native dating app that grew past 100K users. I have worked on Junia AI, Slides and TopSocialAI across multi-tenant architecture, real-time systems and mobile at scale. These are confirmed production experience not claimed skills. The stack I work in daily is Next.js, React, TypeScript, Python FastAPI, Node.js, Supabase, PostgreSQL, LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI, Anthropic API, Retell AI, Vapi, Twilio, ElevenLabs, Deepgram, n8n, Make and AWS. If you are building something in agentic systems, AI automation, full-stack SaaS or voice AI and you want someone who will tell you honestly what the right approach is before agreeing to build it, that is the conversation I am interested in having.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Computer Vision
  • Deep Learning
  • Data Science
  • TensorFlow
  • Automation
  • Large Language Model
  • Generative AI
  • LangChain
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Model Development
  • n8n
  • Make.com
  • OpenAI API
  • ChatGPT
  • API Integration
  • Next.js
Tim N.

Hanoi, Vietnam

$50/hr
5.0
60 jobs

"The most impressive work I've ever seen anybody do." That's what a client said after 10 days. I build AI systems that get that reaction. Send me an invitation or message and I'll reply with a personalized roadmap showing exactly how I'd architect a solution for your specific problem. I build AI automation systems using Claude, n8n, OpenClaw, GoHighLevel (GHL), Make, Zapier, and Python. Whether it's an AI agent that triages your inbox, a GTM + GA4 conversion tracking architecture that catches every lead, or a content pipeline that generates posts while you sleep, I build the workflow, test it end to end, and hand you the keys. What I've built recently: โ€ข Deployed OpenClaw AI agents on VPS for ecommerce, real estate, and agency clients. โ€ข Architected GTM + GA4 + Meta CAPI tracking for Google Ads. Cut CPA from $9 to $0.63 โ€ข Built automated data pipelines for 11,000+ client environments at Bench Accounting ($89M revenue fintech). โ€ข Scaled my own brand to 350,000+ followers in 7 months using n8n + Python content automation. โ€ข Launched 2 AI SaaS products to 500+ paid users. โ€ข Created AI image and video pipelines using Nano Banana, Kling, HeyGen, and Veo for ecommerce brands. - Built automated data pipelines at a $55M fintech (Deloitte Fast 500 #17 in North America) processing 11,000+ client environments. Previously: analytics for Whirlpool and Toyota at an agency later acquired by a $2.9B global ad group. Industries I work in: Ecommerce, SaaS, Real Estate, Healthcare, Agencies, Startups. Why clients choose me: โ€ข I own the outcome. I work for free until you're 100% satisfied. โ€ข Enterprise rigor. I've built pipelines for brands like Whirlpool. I understand data integrity and security. โ€ข AI-native speed. Using Cursor, Claude Code, and modern tooling, I ship faster than traditional dev teams. โ€ข 100% Job Success on Upwork. 0-4 hour response time. Top Rated. Tools: Claude API, OpenClaw, n8n, GoHighLevel, Make, Zapier, Python, Google Tag Manager, GA4, Meta CAPI, Google Ads, SEO, AEO, Instantly, Apollo, Clay, HubSpot, Supabase, Next.js, FastAPI Send me a message or book a consultation if you're serious about automating your operations. less

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • API Integration
  • Automation
  • Generative AI
  • Python
  • n8n
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google Analytics
  • Data Analytics
  • CRM Automation
  • Marketing Automation
  • All in One SEO
  • Web Development
  • AI Agent Development
  • Prompt Engineering
Ken O.

Ikeja, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
43 jobs

If you are building an AI app, SaaS product, or automation system that actually needs to work for real users, not just look good in a demo, you are in the right place Most AI products donโ€™t fail because of bad ideas They fail because they are built fast without proper structure, and everything breaks when users start using it That is where I come in I help founders and businesses build AI powered MVPs and SaaS products that are stable, scalable, and ready for real world usage from day one I am not just a developer I design and build complete systems From frontend experience to backend architecture to AI logic and automation, everything is built to work together without breaking What I can help you build AI SaaS applications using Lovable, Replit, Base44 and Supabase MVPs for startups that need to launch fast without sacrificing quality AI powered features using OpenAI and Claude Automation systems using n8n, Make, APIs and webhooks Dashboards, internal tools and business systems Full stack web applications built for performance and scalability What makes me different I do not just โ€œbuild featuresโ€ I think in systems That means I focus on how your product will handle real users, real data, and real growth No patchwork builds No disconnected tools No systems that need to be rebuilt later Everything is structured properly from the beginning so you can scale without problems Who I work best with Startup founders building AI products SaaS businesses that need MVP development or system fixes Business owners looking to automate operations with AI Clients who want long term solutions, not quick fixes If you are looking for the cheapest option, I am not the right fit If you want a product that works, scales, and does not break when users come in, then we should talk QUESTIONS CLIENTS ASK Q: How fast can you build a Lovable app from scratch? A: Most builds go live in 3 to 7 days depending on scope. I scope clearly before we start. Q: Can you fix or extend a Lovable app someone else built? A: Yes. I take over existing Lovable builds, fix broken functionality, and add new features. Q: Do you connect Lovable to Shopify and Stripe? A: Yes. Lovable handles the frontend, Shopify handles products and checkout, Stripe handles payments through Shopify. Q: Can you build an admin dashboard inside the Lovable app? A: Yes. I build custom admin panels so you can manage your app without touching code. Q: What if I only have an idea and nothing built yet? A: That is the best starting point. Tell me what you want to build and I will scope it and give you a clear plan. Q: Do you work with clients who have no technical background? A: Yes. Most of my clients are founders and business owners, not developers. You bring the idea, I handle everything technical. Q: Can you build a SaaS product with user login and subscriptions? A: Yes. I build full authentication systems and connect Stripe subscriptions inside Lovable apps using Supabase. Q: What happens if something breaks after delivery? A: I do not disappear after delivery. I offer support and can fix issues that come up after launch. Q: Can you build a multi-page app, not just a landing page? A: Yes. I build full multi-page web applications with navigation, dashboards, user roles, and database logic. Q: Do you use Lovable, Bolt, or Replit? Which one is best for my project? A: I use all three depending on the project. I will recommend the right tool after understanding what you need. Q: Can you integrate third-party tools like calendars, CRMs, or email systems? A: Yes. I connect apps using APIs, webhooks, n8n, and Make to automate workflows inside your product. Q: How do you handle projects that grow or change scope? A: I work in phases. Each phase has a clear scope so changes are handled cleanly without breaking what is already built. Q: Do you sign NDAs or work under confidentiality agreements? A: Yes. I am open to NDAs for any project that requires confidentiality. Q: Can you build a mobile-friendly version of the app? A: Yes. Every Lovable app I build is fully responsive and works on both desktop and mobile without a separate build. Q: What is the difference between what you do and hiring a traditional developer? A: I deliver in days using AI-powered vibe coding tools. A traditional developer would take weeks for the same scope. Same quality, significantly faster. Send me a message with what you are building and I will break down the best structure and next steps for you

  • Full-Stack Development
  • JavaScript
  • AI Development
  • AI App Development
  • Vibe
  • Web Application
  • AI Model Development
  • Generative AI Prompt
  • Web Development
  • Supabase
  • React Native
  • Replit
  • React
  • Next.js
  • AI Agent Development

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What does a Cursor developer do?

A Cursor developer accelerates front-end and full-stack development by leveraging Cursor, an AI-powered IDE built as a fork of VS Code. They use core capabilities like AI code generation for inline edits, agent-based workflows for complex tasks, intelligent autocomplete, and codebase-wide context awareness to move faster and work more efficiently. Beyond writing code, they focus on reducing boilerplate, rapidly prototyping with AI assistance, optimizing existing systems, and embedding AI-driven workflows into the development process. 

Typical Cursor developer activities include:

  • Using AI code generation (e.g., inline edits) to speed up development

  • Leveraging agent-based workflows for complex, multistep tasks

  • Applying intelligent autocomplete and full codebase context awareness

  • Reducing boilerplate coding and accelerating prototyping

  • Optimizing and refactoring existing codebases

  • Training engineering teams on AI-assisted development workflows

  • Integrating Cursor into CI/CD pipelines and team processes

  • Migrating teams from VS Code to Cursor

  • Building AI-enhanced features more efficiently

  • Setting up custom AI workflows for large or complex codebases

How to hire a Cursor developer on Upwork

Upwork makes it easy to find and connect with Cursor developers worldwide. Taking a strategic approach to each stage helps you secure a successful partnership.

Step 1: Post a job

A compelling Cursor developer job post serves as your first filter for quality candidates, helping attract Cursor developers with the specific expertise your project demands.

  • You can use this AI developer job description as a reference.

  • Outline your project goals, expected deliverables, and timeline.

  • Define your tech stack and communicate required technical skills, such as programming capability (e.g., JavaScript, Ruby, Python).

  • Share your team size and whether team training is needed, 

Consider using the Job Post Generator powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI, to draft your post quickly, then review and customize for your specific Cursor developer needs.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Systematic evaluation helps ensure you identify developers who can deliver measurable productivity improvements through Cursor's AI capabilities.

  • Use Upwork filters to narrow candidates by expertise level, hourly rate, location, and Cursor-specific skills.

  • Review portfolios for projects demonstrating Cursor IDE expertise, productivity metrics, and team training experience.

  • Look for client testimonials mentioning successful AI development integrations.

  • Leverage Uma for instant video interviews and candidate comparisons.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

The interview stage reveals how candidates approach complex AI-assisted development challenges.

  • Adapt these AI developer interview questions to assess practical knowledge of Cursor's advanced commands.

  • Ask how they leverage Cursor's AI features, specifically the difference between Cmd+K and Cmd+I in daily workflows.

  • Request a walkthrough of how they would migrate your existing codebase to Cursor and handle inaccurate AI suggestions.

  • Schedule and conduct live interviews within Upwork Messages and receive immediate transcripts and summaries.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Formalizing project parameters in a contract before work begins helps protect both parties and create accountability.

  • Choose a fixed-price model for defined projects like migrations, or an hourly model for ongoing development.

  • Set clear milestones for larger projects and define specific deliverables including documentation, training materials, and code repositories.

  • Utilize the messaging and contract workroom for communication, with identity verification and payment protection for security.

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How much does hiring a Cursor developer cost?

On Upwork, Cursor developer costs generally range from $16 to $35 per hour, similar to other full-stack developers. Rates vary depending on project complexity, specialization, and the developerโ€™s location and experience level with AI-assisted development.

Review these typical costs for Cursor development projects commonly found on Upwork:

Basic Cursor setup and training

$500-$1,500/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Cursor IDE installation and configuration
  • Basic AI workflow training for team (2-4 developers)
  • Documentation of keyboard shortcuts and AI commands

AI-assisted feature development

$2,000-$5,000/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Building 2-3 features using Cursor's AI code generation
  • Implementing AI autocomplete workflows
  • Code review and optimization using Cursor agent

Codebase migration to Cursor

$5,000-$15,000+/project

Senior-level or specialist
  • Migrating existing VS Code project to Cursor
  • Setting up AI context rules for large codebase
  • Training engineering team on AI-assisted workflows

Ongoing Cursor development support

$3,000-$8,000/month

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Monthly retainer for AI-enhanced feature development
  • Continuous code optimization using Cursor AI
  • Team training, support, and workflow documentation

Strategic AI development implementation

$10,000-$25,000+/project

Expert or executive-level
  • Enterprise Cursor adoption roadmap
  • Custom AI workflow design for large teams
  • Integration with CI/CD pipelines

FAQs about Cursor developers

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Cursor developer worth it?

Yes, for teams adopting AI-assisted coding practices, hiring Cursor developers can be worthwhile because they can significantly accelerate development workflows. They bring expertise in AI code generation, intelligent autocomplete, and codebase-aware suggestions that can reduce boilerplate coding time by 30-50%. For teams building AI-enhanced products or migrating from VS Code, a Cursor specialist can compress weeks of trial-and-error into days.

However, if your project doesn't require rapid prototyping or your team is satisfied with existing IDE workflows, traditional developers may be more cost-effective.

What's the difference between a Cursor developer and a traditional developer?

A Cursor developer is a software engineer who uses the Cursor IDE for AI-assisted development, with deep familiarity with AI code generation (Cmd+K), agent workflows (Cmd+I), and codebase context awareness. They're particularly valuable when adopting Cursor across a team or establishing AI-powered development best practices.

Do Cursor developers need to know VS Code?

Yes, Cursor developers need to be familiar with VS Code to transition easily because Cursor is built as a fork of VS Code. Cursor maintains VS Code's core features, extension compatibility, and keybindings. However, Cursor developers should also deeply understand the AI-specific features that differentiate it from VS Code.

Can Cursor developers work with any programming language?

Yes, Cursor supports all major programming languages (JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, Java, Ruby, PHP, etc.) through its VS Code foundation. When interviewing candidates, assess both their Cursor proficiency and language-specific skills. For best results, hire developers with strong expertise in your specific language in addition to Cursor IDE proficiency.