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.

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.