> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1410606-open-source-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1410606-open-source-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Open Source Engineer - **Company:** Zed Industries, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Apple Mac Systems, Computer Programming, Linux, Programming Tools, Github, Open Source Technology, Pair Programming, Codebase - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p6uezkren1 ## About the Role * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Strong programming skills and problem-solving ability * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Proficiency in Rust * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Excellent written English and strong spoken English for pair programming and community communication * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Enthusiasm for open source and collaborative development * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">User empathy and a strong desire to make Zed better for our users Preferred Experience * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Prior contributions to Zed ## Description As an Open Source Engineer, you'll work on features requested by the community, curate issues suitable for contributions, and review community pull requests. Much of this work happens collaboratively: pairing with teammates, jumping into shared editing sessions with contributors, and working alongside AI agents to explore fixes and test ideas., * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Implement features requested by the community * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Fix bugs important to the community * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Make every change reinforce Zed's speed and clean UI * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Review community pull requests, knowing when to merge, request changes, pair with the author, or close with a clear explanation * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Curate the backlog of bugs and features suitable for contributors to tackle * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Pair with engineers across the company to learn different parts of the codebase * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Use AI tools alongside the editor to explore solutions, prototype ideas, and speed up development * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Help improve our GitHub processes and tooling * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Evolve the core systems that power editing, navigation, and large codebases * p]:mb-2 [&>ol]:pt-3 [&>ul]:pt-3 scroll-mt-24">Extend Zed across macOS, Linux, and Windows, Zed is open source and built in public by the team behind Atom and Tree-sitter. We ship improvements weekly and work closely with a community that cares deeply about the craft of developer tools. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Robby Russell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/917-coffee-with-developers-robby-russell) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Getting to Know Your Legacy (System) with AI-Driven Software Archeology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1437-getting-to-know-your-legacy-system-with-ai-driven-software-archeology) - [Coffee with Developers - Adam Wiggins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/919-coffee-with-developers-adam-wiggins) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 131 - AI'm not sure about OSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/472-dev-digest-131-ai-m-not-sure-about-oss) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)