Open Source Developer

Job Description

The Open Source Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality open source software projects in collaboration with a global developer community. The successful candidate will contribute code, manage issues, and provide technical leadership to ensure open source projects are reliable, secure, and scalable. The role also involves active participation in the open source ecosystem, fostering community engagement, and promoting best practices in software development.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain open source software projects, libraries, tools, or frameworks.

Collaborate with internal teams and external contributors to review code, resolve issues, and drive project progress.

Write clear and comprehensive technical documentation, guides, and tutorials for the community.

Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality and adherence to open source standards.

Identify, debug, and resolve technical issues reported by users or contributors.

Advocate for open source principles and foster a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative project environment.

Engage with the community through forums, issue trackers, mailing lists, and events (such as conferences or meetups).

Monitor the latest trends in open source technologies and contribute to the adoption of modern development practices.

Ensure security, accessibility, and maintainability of all code contributions.

Support release management, versioning, and package distribution.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.

Proven experience contributing to or maintaining open source software projects.

Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in open source projects (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, C/C++, Java, Rust).

Strong understanding of version control systems, especially Git and GitHub/GitLab workflows.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to interact effectively with a global developer community.

U.S. residency is required; applications from outside the United States will not be considered.

Compensation and Benefits:

Annual Salary Range: $115,000 – $145,000, dependent on experience, education, and location within the U.S.

Benefits Package:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)

Professional development support (conference attendance, training, certifications)

Flexible remote work arrangements

Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Full-time

Hybrid remote