Open Source Developer

## 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 ## 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 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 0→1 products or developer-facing platforms - Demonstrated experience extending rich text editors like Lexical to build powerful UX flows ## Benefits 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. 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.