Software Engineer (Next.js)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Next.js): Building and optimizing the open source Next.js framework to shape how developers build for the AI-native web with an accent on framework architecture, developer experience, and production reliability. Focus on developing framework internals, rendering, caching, routing, and build systems.

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid/Distributed)

Salary: $208,000 - $312,000

Company

hirify.global provides developers with tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize framework internals, including rendering, caching, routing, and build systems.
• Build and maintain developer tooling and comprehensive documentation.
• Integrate platform features and refine user-facing product behavior.
• Collaborate within a highly distributed team, emphasizing strong written communication and ownership.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in React.
• Background in framework development, developer tooling, or product infrastructure.
• Comfort working across frontend, backend, build tooling, and runtime systems.
• Strong product sense and a dedicated focus on developer experience.
• Ability to investigate complex technical problems and reason from first principles.
• Must be based in the USA (Compensation based on San Francisco, CA, but adjustable by location).

Nice to have

• Experience maintaining open source projects.
• Experience with compilers, bundlers, caching, rendering systems, or distributed infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Next.js.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including equity.
• Inclusive healthcare package.
• Mentorship and support for attending events to grow professional networks and skills.
• Flexible time off.
• Provision of necessary gear and a WFH budget for home office setup.