Remote Staff Engineer — Pigment CSS

Description:

• The position is for a Staff Engineer focused on Pigment CSS, a next-gen zero-runtime CSS-in-JS library, emphasizing performance and developer experience.
• The role is remote, with a preference for candidates in the UTC-6 to UTC+5 time zones.
• Employment can be as a contractor or employee, depending on circumstances.
• The company, MUI, is known for its popular open-source libraries, including Material UI, and is expanding its ecosystem of React UI products.
• Key responsibilities include building and maturing Pigment CSS, nurturing community contributions, influencing product strategy, managing technical debt, and solving complex problems.
• The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of application development and be part of a vibrant developer community.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have expertise in the modern JavaScript ecosystem, including technologies like TypeScript, Node.js, Babel, Rust, or SWC.
• A proven track record of solving real-world user problems and shipping user-friendly interfaces is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with community members and contributing to documentation.
• The ability to dive into complex problems and iterate on the codebase is necessary.
• Candidates should be willing to ask questions and assist others, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Leadership skills are important for guiding and mentoring community contributors.
• Nice to have: experience maintaining an active repository and contributing to a CSS-in-JS library.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on the candidate's profile and location, with a willingness to pay top market rates for exceptional candidates.
• Additional perks and benefits can be found on the company's careers page.