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NetApp

Sr. Open Source Software Engineer (Kafka)

Waltham, MA · On-site

$133K - $176K/yr

Our open source engineering team contributes to projects that matter to production operators at scale, and this role strengthens our ability to influence Apache Kafka upstream in areas that affect ...

Odigos

eBPF Engineer - Remote

Boston, MA · On-site +1

We are looking for someone who loves open-source and is excited about making it easier for developers to debug their applications by generating distributed tracing. ABOUT US Odigos leverages eBPF ...

Redhat

Software Engineer - Research

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$110K - $177K/yr

Develop, test and contribute software to open-source projects to help advance research computing. * Work with researchers to design, train and optimize AI software with Machine Learning for LLMs ...

Redhat

AI Ecosystem Intern

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Map customer needs to Red Hat's AI platform, open source technologies, and partner ecosystem capabilities * Recommend possible partner engagement strategies and motions that complement existing GTM ...

Redhat

AI Ecosystem Intern

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Map customer needs to Red Hat's AI platform, open source technologies, and partner ecosystem capabilities * Recommend possible partner engagement strategies and motions that complement existing GTM ...

Redhat

Technical Product Intern

Boston, MA · On-site +1

How enterprise open source products are built, explained, and adopted by technical users * How to turn complex technical concepts into clear, compelling stories * What it looks like to work in a ...

YO AI Labs

GitHub Contributor - Rmote

Boston, MA · Remote

$50 - $150/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers with strong open-source profiles to create and evaluate challenging software engineering tasks for AI training. You will build ...

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YO AI Labs

GitHub Contributor - Rmote

Boston, MA · Remote

$50 - $150/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers with strong open-source profiles to create and evaluate challenging software engineering tasks for AI training. You will build ...

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PeopleSERVE, Inc.

Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

... open-source technologies, and best engineering practices of CI/CD. • Architect, implement, and optimize scalable databases. • Functional/system integration testing support and Deployment. • ...

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How much do open source jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for open source in Massachusetts is $111,777.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,366.00 and $153,943.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an open source?

An Open Source job typically involves contributing to, maintaining, or managing open-source projects. Professionals in this field may work on coding, documentation, community engagement, or software security for open-source software. These roles can be found in tech companies, nonprofits, or as independent contributors. Many open-source jobs require strong collaboration skills and experience with platforms like GitHub or GitLab.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in an open source role?

In an open source role, your day often includes reviewing and contributing code, participating in online discussions, and collaborating with contributors around the world through platforms like GitHub or GitLab. Tasks can range from fixing bugs, implementing new features, reviewing pull requests, to updating documentation. You’ll regularly interact with both internal teams and external contributors, helping maintain the health and progress of open source projects. The work environment is usually highly collaborative and flexible, offering the chance to learn from a diverse, global community while building your technical portfolio.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the open source position, and why are they important?

To excel in open source roles, you need strong programming abilities, proficiency in version control systems (like Git), and a thorough understanding of software development workflows. Familiarity with collaboration platforms such as GitHub or GitLab, and experience with common open source licenses, are often required. Excellent written communication, self-motivation, and adaptability help you succeed in a collaborative, globally distributed community. These skills ensure effective contribution, seamless teamwork, and successful project outcomes in the open source ecosystem.

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Infographic showing various Open Source job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,777 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

open source storage technologies Red Hat, Inc. · 2015-02-12

Westford, MA • On-site

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Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Senior Interaction Designer - User Experience
  • Job ID: 44671
  • Westford, MA
  • Remote: No
Company description

At Red Hat, we connect an innovative community of customers, partners, and contributors to deliver an open source stack of trusted, high-performing technologies that solve business problems. We’re a billion dollar S&P 500 company offering solutions from Linux to middleware, storage to cloud, together with award-winning global customer support, consulting, and implementation services.

Job summary

The Red Hat Engineering organization is seeking a Senior Interaction Designer to join our User Experience Design team in Westford, MA. In this role, you will participate in and contribute to an interdisciplinary team that includes other user experience designers, developers, product and marketing managers, and other stakeholders throughout all phases of the development cycle. You’ll manage the user experience on one or more Red Hat product lines and seek to solve usability issues, and facilitate discussions with customers to understand their user experiences so that you can effectively communicate needs and create sound improvements with internal, cross-functional teams.

Primary job responsibilities
  • Manage the user experience vision for one or more products or product lines
  • Identify the right problems to solve, gauge the usability of products, and make sound recommendations for improvements
  • Clearly understand and articulate the information architecture, workflows, and processes surrounding the user experience
  • Create wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design
  • Design and carry out targeted usability tests to validate design choices
  • Work with developers to implement strategies that ensure technical success
Required skills
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in interaction design, visual design, human computer interaction, human factors, computer science, or a closely related area
  • 7+ years of experience with the user interface design process and methodology, particularly as applied to web-based applications
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams with minimal supervision
  • Experience with Agile development and open source projects is a plus
  • Candidates must present a portfolio of user experience work (include links to work within your resume)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military status or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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