Open Source Developer

Figma•San Francisco, CA

2d•$127,000 - $269,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Figma is seeking an Open Source Developer to contribute to the growth of its collaborative tooling platform. This role involves building and scaling open-source frameworks, developer tools, and user-facing features to enhance efficiency for teams, particularly in enterprise and CMS-driven environments. The developer will work with modern web technologies, design scalable front-end systems, engage with open-source ecosystems, and help define how external developers and partners can extend and integrate with Figma. The position is ideal for someone passionate about building impactful products in the open and connecting with developer communities.

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

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