Open Source Developer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Open Source Developer to design, develop, and maintain open-source software projects that support organizational and community objectives. The successful candidate will contribute high-quality code, participate in open-source communities, and ensure compliance with open-source governance and licensing standards while working in a fully remote environment.

This position is strictly limited to candidates who currently reside in the United States and are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applications from individuals residing outside the United States will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, develop, test, and maintain open-source software components and libraries

Contribute code, documentation, and enhancements to publicly available repositories

Participate in code reviews, issue tracking, and community discussions

Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external contributors

Ensure compliance with open-source licensing, security, and governance policies

Write clear technical documentation and usage guidelines

Monitor project performance, dependencies, and security vulnerabilities

Support integration of open-source projects into internal products and platforms

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum of 3–6 years of professional software development experience

Demonstrated experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects

Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, C++, or Rust)

Strong understanding of version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows

Familiarity with open-source licenses (MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL, etc.)

Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with Linux, cloud platforms, or containerization technologies

Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Prior involvement in open-source governance or community leadership

Experience developing scalable or distributed systems

Compensation :

Annual Salary Range : $110,000 – $155,000 USD, commensurate with experience, technical expertise, and geographic location

Benefits :

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Professional development, conference participation, and training support

Flexible remote work arrangements

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Work Authorization & Residency Requirement :

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Must currently reside within the United States

Applications from candidates residing outside the U.S. will be automatically rejected