2 months ago
Senior Golang Engineer (Open Source)
45 - 55$
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TL;DR
Senior Golang Engineer (Open Source): Designing and implementing innovative features for OpenTofu and other DevOps tooling with an accent on open source community collaboration and code quality. Focus on building scalable infrastructure tools, managing community pull requests, and optimizing DevOps best practices.
Location: Must be located in the Western Hemisphere (time zone between Los Angeles and New York, inclusive).
Compensation: $45 – $55 per hour
Company
is on a mission to transform the way DevOps is done through open source tools and thought leadership.
What you will do
- Collaborate with the open source community to design and implement new features for OpenTofu and other DevOps tools.
- Maintain and improve codebases, infrastructure, and technical documentation.
- Review and provide feedback on community and team pull requests.
- Take ownership of software features from definition and planning to shipping.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Golang.
- Proven experience with open source projects, ideally in a leadership role.
- English: C1+ (strong written and verbal communication) required for community engagement.
- Extensive experience authoring and operating OpenTofu/Terraform modules in production.
- Deep familiarity with cloud technologies and security best practices.
- Availability: Average 25-35 hours per week.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in using AI-assisted tooling (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Copilot) for development.
Culture & Benefits
- Remote-first environment with a strong emphasis on asynchronous collaboration.
- Flexible working hours that prioritize work-life balance.
- Opportunity for a transition to full-time employment as positions open up.
- Culture focused on learning, challenging boundaries, and mutual human care.
Hiring process
- Initial phone screen and values alignment call.
- Technical interview followed by a deeper OpenTofu-specific technical evaluation.
- Paid Trial Day working with the OpenTofu team to evaluate day-to-day fit.
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