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Member of the Technical Staff - Next.js

Vercel
Location
Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$230,000 to $340,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience leading engineers or small technical teams
  • Recent experience writing, reviewing, and shipping production code
  • Strong technical judgment across React, framework architecture, or large-scale open source projects
  • Ability to solve complex technical problems and guide other engineers
  • Experience building products or infrastructure for developers
Nice to have
  • Experience maintaining or contributing to a major open source project, particularly in the React or Next.js ecosystem
  • Experience with compilers, bundlers, caching, rendering systems, or distributed infrastructure
  • Experience leading a small, senior engineering team while continuing to make substantial individual contributions
  • Experience forming a team or technical direction from zero to one
  • Familiarity with the Next.js codebase
What the job really is

As a Member of the Technical Staff focusing on Next.js at Vercel, you will lead a small team while remaining hands-on with coding and technical initiatives. Your role involves writing production code, reviewing contributions, debugging issues, and making architectural decisions that enhance the framework. You will also coach team members, improve engineering practices, and collaborate across departments to ensure the successful evolution of Next.js.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package, including equity
  • Inclusive healthcare package
  • Learning and growth support, including mentorship and opportunities to attend events
  • Flexible time off
  • Equipment needed for the role and a work-from-home budget
Things to weigh
  • The role emphasizes technical leadership over traditional management, which may not suit all candidates
  • The compensation range is specific to San Francisco and may vary based on location
  • The job requires a strong focus on hands-on engineering work, which may limit opportunities for pure management roles
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