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Figma

Open Source Developer

Figma is a company dedicated to making design accessible to all, and they are seeking an Open Source Developer to shape the future of extensible, collaborative tooling across product teams. In this ...

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 ...

Figma

Open Source Developer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

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 ...

NetApp

Sr. Open Source Software Engineer (Kafka)

Waltham, MA · On-site

$133K - $176K/yr

Overview As a Senior Open Source Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include: * Lead end-to-end upstream initiatives in Apache Kafka, from KIP authoring and design consensus through ...

ECS

Senior Open Source Intelligence Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$150K - $160K/yr

ECS is seeking a Senior Open Source Intelligence Analyst to work in our Arlington, VA office Responsibilities include: Intelligence & Analytics: * Identify, track, and monitor emerging fraud ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior open source developer in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Open Source Developer vs Open Source Software Engineer?

AspectSenior Open Source DeveloperOpen Source Software Engineer
CredentialsExperience in open source projects, coding skills, possibly certifications in relevant technologiesSimilar credentials, often with additional focus on software engineering principles and certifications
Work EnvironmentCollaborates in open source communities, contributes to projects, often remoteWorks within organizations on open source projects or internal tools, may be part of a team
Industry UsageCommon in tech, software, and open source communitiesUsed in tech companies, startups, and organizations leveraging open source solutions

While both roles involve working with open source projects, a Senior Open Source Developer typically focuses on contributing code and leading community efforts, whereas an Open Source Software Engineer may work within a company to develop, maintain, and integrate open source solutions into products.

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Infographic showing various Senior Open Source Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Open Source Developer

Open Source Developer

Figma

Remote

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Figma is a company dedicated to making design accessible to all, and they are seeking an Open Source Developer to shape the future of extensible, collaborative tooling across product teams. In this role, you will build and scale open-source-powered frameworks and tools that enable organizations to create and manage digital experiences efficiently.
Responsibilities:
• Design, build, and ship high-quality features and frameworks using TypeScript/JavaScript and React, delivering performant, polished user experiences
• Lead 0→1 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
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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
Preferred:
• 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 0→1 products or developer-facing platforms
• Demonstrated experience extending rich text editors like Lexical to build powerful UX flows
Company:
Figma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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