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.
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
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