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FigmaFigmaSan Francisco, CA

Open Source Developer

Build and scale open-source frameworks and developer tools using TypeScript, React, and modern web tooling. Lead 0→1 initiatives, architect scalable front-end systems, and engage with open source communities.

127k – 269k
Hybrid2+ YOEDeveloper Relations

About the role

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 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

Requirements

  • 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

Nice-to-haves

  • 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

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual base salary range: $127,000–$269,000 USD
  • Equity, health/dental/vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, learning & development stipend, work from home stipend, cell phone reimbursement
  • Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles

Skills

TypeScriptJavaScriptReactHTMLCSSNext.jsTurbopackCI/CDGitHub ActionsOpen Source

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