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Figma

Open Source Developer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

We're looking for an Open Source Developer to help shape the future of extensible, collaborative tooling across product teams and represent Figma in the open source community. In this role, you'll ...

Braintrust

Open Source Engineer - Go

... open-source libraries that customers use to observe, understand, and optimize how AI operates ... The role involves owning the full SDK lifecycle and ensuring a cohesive developer experience ...

Braintrust

Open Source Engineer - Python

They are seeking engineers to build open-source libraries that help customers observe and optimize ... prioritizing developer experience and performance. • Integrate with major AI providers ...

Braintrust

Open Source Engineer - Python

New York, NY · On-site +1

Care deeply about developer experience, from clean APIs and clear docs to thoughtful error handling ... You've contributed to popular open source projects, led SDK adoption at your organization, are ...

Braintrust

Open Source Engineer - Go

New York, NY · On-site +1

Care deeply about developer experience, from clean APIs and clear docs to thoughtful error handling ... You've contributed to popular open source projects, led SDK adoption at your organization, are ...

Braintrust

Open Source Engineer - Go

They are seeking engineers to build open-source libraries that enable customers to observe ... prioritizing developer experience and performance. • Integrate with major AI providers ...

Arize AI

Open Source AI Engineer (Typescript)

$185K - $200K/yr

Experiment with state-of-the-art LLM techniques, turning research into practical developer tooling ... Fully Remote, Flexible Environment: We are a fully remote company with offices in the Bay Area and ...

Braintrust

Open Source Engineer - Go

They are seeking engineers to build open-source libraries that enable customers to observe ... prioritizing developer experience and performance. • Integrate with major AI providers ...

Gruntwork

Golang Contractor - Open Source

Anthony, KS · Remote

$45 - $55/hr

We are globally recognized both for our open source tools used by thousands of companies from ... You are comfortable working with a team of remote engineers, and are able to break down problems ...

YO AI Labs

Java Open Source Contributor

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$55 - $71/hr

Remote Scope of Work: * Contribute production-quality code, reviews, and documentation to open-source repositories relevant to the customer's project. * Design, implement, and optimize complex ...

YO AI Labs

Java Open Source Contributor

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$60 - $77.75/hr

Remote Scope of Work: * Contribute production-quality code, reviews, and documentation to open-source repositories relevant to the customer's project. * Design, implement, and optimize complex ...

YO AI Labs

Java Open Source Contributor

Indiana, PA · Remote

$46.50 - $60.25/hr

Remote Scope of Work: * Contribute production-quality code, reviews, and documentation to open-source repositories relevant to the customer's project. * Design, implement, and optimize complex ...

YO AI Labs

Java Open Source Contributor

New York, NY · Remote

$55.75 - $72.25/hr

Remote Scope of Work: * Contribute production-quality code, reviews, and documentation to open-source repositories relevant to the customer's project. * Design, implement, and optimize complex ...

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As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote open source developer in the United States is $50.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $68.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Open Source Developer is a software engineer who contributes to open source projects while working from a location outside of a traditional office. These developers collaborate with distributed teams, often using online platforms like GitHub or GitLab to share code and track issues. Their work involves writing, testing, and documenting code, as well as reviewing contributions from others. Remote Open Source Developers may be volunteers or paid contributors, and they typically engage with a global community to improve and maintain open source software.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Open Source Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Open Source Developer, you need strong programming skills (often in languages like Python, JavaScript, or C++), familiarity with open source workflows, and a solid understanding of version control systems like Git. Experience with collaborative platforms such as GitHub or GitLab, and familiarity with continuous integration (CI) tools, are typically expected. Excellent written communication, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously help you stand out in distributed teams. These skills and qualities are essential to effectively contribute code, engage with global communities, and maintain productivity in a remote, open-source environment.

How does a remote open source developer typically collaborate with distributed teams and community contributors?

As a remote open source developer, collaboration often takes place through online platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, and community forums. You will regularly participate in code reviews, contribute to discussions on issue trackers, and join virtual meetings or chat channels with both core team members and external contributors. Strong written communication skills are essential, as most interactions are asynchronous and require clear documentation. You'll also need to be proactive in seeking feedback and providing updates, ensuring smooth progress on projects across different time zones.
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Open Source Developer

Figma

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Other

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

We're looking for an Open Source Developer to help shape the future of extensible, collaborative tooling across product teams and represent Figma in the open source community. In this role, you'll build and scale open-source-powered frameworks, developer tools, and user-facing features that enable teams-including large enterprises and CMS-driven organizations-to create, manage, and publish digital experiences more efficiently.

You'll work across modern web technologies, designing scalable front-end systems, contributing to open source ecosystems, and helping define how external developers and partners extend and integrate with Figma. If you're excited about building impactful products in the open and engaging with developer communities, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time role that can be held from our New York City or San Francisco hub - or remotely in the United States.

What you'll do at Figma:

  • Design, build, and ship high-quality features and frameworks using TypeScript/JavaScript and React, delivering performant, polished user experiences
  • Lead 01 open source initiatives from technical design and implementation through launch, documentation, and community adoption, including ongoing maintenance and community engagement
  • Architect scalable front-end systems that support complex data models, real-time collaboration, and CMS-driven or enterprise workflows
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Research, Marketing, and Developer Relations to shape roadmap priorities and drive ecosystem growth
  • Mentor teammates and elevate engineering craft through code reviews, design critiques, and knowledge sharing

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • Demonstrated 2+ years of experience building and shipping production web applications using TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React
  • Proficient in modern web tooling and software distribution (e.g., Next.js, Turbopack and bundlers, CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
  • Experienced in contributing to, maintaining, or actively participating in open source communities
  • Skilled at leading development of applications with complex data models and highly interactive user interfaces
  • Familiar with enterprise requirements such as scalability, security, governance, content management workflows, and design systems

While not required, it's an added plus if you also have:

  • Experience building with Payload, writing plugins, or contributing to Payload
  • Proven ability to design, build, and maintain extensible software (e.g., SDKs, plugins, APIs, or CMS integrations)
  • Knowledge of AI technologies or end developer tooling (AI SDK, RAG, Prompt Engineering)
  • Experience launching 01 products or developer-facing platforms
  • Demonstrated experience extending rich text editors like Lexical to build powerful UX flows
At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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