{
  "id": 3958133,
  "title": "Now Hiring: Senior Open Source Maintainer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/now-hiring-senior-open-source-maintainer",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:57:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lobsters",
    "slug": "lobsters",
    "url": "https://nesbitt.io/2026/08/28/now-hiring-senior-open-source-maintainer.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lincoln, Nebraska, USA is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent volunteer position. The role of Senior Open Source Maintainer is available immediately, offering the chance to take full ownership of a widely used software library. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated engineer who enjoys working in the open and thrives in a fast-paced environment.\n\nThe Senior Open Source Maintainer will be the primary technical owner and public face of the project. Key responsibilities include driving the project's roadmap, coordinating releases, providing support to a global user base, and promoting the project within the industry. The position is highly visible and offers significant scope, with the flexibility to determine daily tasks.\n\nApplicants are asked to submit a CV, a GitHub profile link, and a cover letter explaining their understanding of ownership. The interview process consists of a recruiter screen, technical interview, system design round, take-home exercise, and final community panel. While all listed requirements must be met, the organization welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds and encourages candidates to apply even if not meeting every requirement.\n\nThis role remains open until filled, with no relocation assistance or visa sponsorship offered. Due to the high volume of applications, individual responses are not possible.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}