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SOSi

Open Source Intelligence Investigator

Reston, VA · On-site

Overview SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an Open-Source Intelligence Investigator who will possess a sophisticated understanding of online social media and associated tradecraft and use that ...

SOSi

Open Source Intelligence Investigator

Reston, VA · On-site

$48.40K - $48.90K/yr

Overview SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an Open-Source Intelligence Investigator who will possess a sophisticated understanding of online social media and associated tradecraft and use that ...

Metabase

Open Source Community Advocate

OR · Remote

$67.90K - $183.50K/yr

We provide an opinionated open source starting point for how companies should measure, analyze and share their data, which is used by tens of thousands of companies. Metabase is looking for a ...

Braintrust

Open Source Engineer - Go

New York, NY · On-site +1

About the Role We're hiring engineers to build the open-source libraries that customers use to observe, understand, and optimize how AI operates inside their production applications. These SDKs are a ...

Ecompex, Inc.

SME Open Source Analyst

Annapolis, MD · On-site

SME Open-Source Analyst Overview of the Position: ECOMPEX, Inc., a premiere Government Contract (Gov-Con) service provider, is seeking a SME Open-Source Analyst to provide supportive services for our ...

SOSi

Open Source Intelligence Investigator

Reston, VA · On-site

$48.40K - $48.90K/yr

Overview SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an Open-Source Intelligence Investigator who will possess a sophisticated understanding of online social media and associated tradecraft and use that ...

SOSi

Open Source Intelligence Investigator

Reston, VA · On-site

Overview SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an Open-Source Intelligence Investigator who will possess a sophisticated understanding of online social media and associated tradecraft and use that ...

Braintrust

Open Source Engineer - Python

New York, NY · On-site +1

About the Role We're hiring engineers to build the open-source libraries that customers use to observe, understand, and optimize how AI operates inside their production applications. These SDKs are a ...

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How much do open source jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for open source in the United States is $77,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Open Source job?

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 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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Open Source job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,500 per year, or $37.3 per hour.

Software Engineer - Open Source

Web Teks

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

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Posted yesterday

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Overview: Are you a talented and self-motivated Senior Software Engineer. Are you passionate about open source technologies. At Web Teks, it's all about speed and scalability in building specialized tools to solve problems.

Web Teks provides a fun, casual and flexible environment, so if you enjoy working in an informal, collaborative atmosphere where talent is rewarded, apply now to work with Web Teks to make an immediate impact and be part of our close-knit family. The ideal candidate for this role is excited by the challenges of building world-class applications, enjoys day-to-day engineering activities but is also excited by opportunities to actively participate in the product development process, push the envelope of web development, and influence the end result. The candidate must be a self-starter, creative, aggressive, smart, and polished with unquestionable integrity and unparalleled work ethic while comfortable working in a team environment.

You may be asked to complete one or more code exercises during the interview process as well as provide examples of both completed web projects and code samples. Please only serious applicants. Specific Duties: The Software Engineer (open source) is responsible for developing and maintaining software applications primarily in popular open source programming languages.

Additionally, the Software Engineer (open source) must manage the improvement of existing applications that are already in use. Custom build web-based applications to industry standards either alone or in conjunction with a small team Provide third-party code integration and maintenance or enhancements Troubleshoot website, application, and server problems Contribute to the development of common code Provide quality assurance and benchmark testing, and document functionality of scripts and website interfaces Improve customer service, perception, and satisfaction Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively Escalate development issues that cannot be completed within agreed service levels Communicate to customers and internal management: keeping them informed of progress, notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages, etc. Business awareness: specific knowledge of the customer and how IT relates to their business strategy and goals Develop in-depth knowledge of the software and how it relates to customer's needs Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities Required Experience: 5+ years experience building scalable web applications in PHP using MVC frameworks PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Version Control systems, API's and object oriented programming, developer, programmer, engineer, architect Strong MySQL query building experience Solid experience with cross-platform, browser compliant HTML (HTML5) Good Javascript knowledge (jQuery framework) Experience with version control systems Familiarity with integrating popular APIs (parsing JSON, XML), experience with social media APIs beneficial Attention to detail - clean code and precise design translation Experience working with complex data structures and algorithms Experience developing workflow and content management solutions Ability to absorb new technologies quickly Strong verbal and written communicator Required Skills: PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Version Control Systems, API's, Object Oriented Programming, Developer, Programmer, Engineer, Architect.

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