Description
We're looking for a Software Engineer to join the Next.js team at Vercel. In this role, you'll work on the core of the framework, collaborating directly with the open-source community, shaping the future of the web, and delivering impactful features to a global audience of developers.
Our team is responsible for advancing Next.js and its ecosystem, enabling developers to build faster, more scalable, and more performant applications. You’ll work on challenges such as server rendering, routing, bundling, performance optimizations, and integrating emerging web standards – all while ensuring the framework remains intuitive and stable.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement core features in Next.js, from RFC to release
- Collaborate with internal teams to build seamless integrations between framework and infrastructure
- Engage with the open-source community through issues, PRs, RFCs, and discussions
- Optimize performance across the full stack – from server to browser to edge
- Stay up-to-date with emerging web standards
- Contribute to developer tooling, docs, and examples that help others succeed with Next.js
Requirements:
- Strong experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
- Deep understanding of web fundamentals: HTML, CSS, HTTP, rendering models, caching
- Experience building production-grade web applications or frameworks
- Familiarity with build tools
- A collaborative mindset and clear communication
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity
- Inclusive Healthcare Package
- Learn and Grow - mentorship and event sponsorships
- Flexible Time Off
- Gear and WFH budget provided
The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000-$294,000.