Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is looking for a Software Engineer for a contract-based role focused on developer tools. You'll collaborate with product and engineering teams to evolve and maintain a high-impact open-source VS Code extension.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the design and development of an open-source VS Code extension, writing clean and scalable TypeScript code.
- Improve extension architecture, usability, and integration with the core development platform.
- Write clear and accessible documentation for internal teams and external users.
- Collaborate with Customer Success teams to resolve issues and support enterprise users.
- Participate in shaping technical decisions and repository structure to optimize developer experience.
What We're Looking For
- Based in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, or Poland.
- 3+ years of professional full-stack development experience, with strong TypeScript proficiency.
- Familiarity with Go and shell scripting.
- Active presence on open-source platforms (e.g., GitHub or GitLab).
- Experience working across operating systems and understanding of basic networking protocols (IP, TCP, TLS, SSH, HTTP).
Nice to Have
- Background in maintaining open-source libraries or plugins is a strong plus.
Technical Stack
- TypeScript
- Go
- VS Code
Benefits & Compensation
- Flat monthly rate of $10K USD (converted to local currency where applicable).
- Remote work with flexible hours (initially up to 40 hours/week, expected to taper down over time).
- Opportunity to contribute to open-source and influence developer tooling at scale.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture with transparent communication.
- Involvement in a development environment focused on AI and developer productivity.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, Ireland, Poland, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors provides an equal opportunity.
