Software Engineer (VS Code Contractor)

T-pro; Remote; EUR 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company is seeking a remote Software Engineer to enhance their open-source VS Code extension. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in full-stack development, particularly in TypeScript, and an active presence in open-source communities. This role offers a competitive contract salary and the opportunity to impact developer tools significantly while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Flat monthly rate of $10K USD

Remote work opportunity

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Active presence on open-source platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
• Background in maintaining open-source libraries or plugins is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of an open-source VS Code extension.
• Improve extension architecture, usability, and integration with the core platform.
• Write clear and accessible documentation for internal teams and external users.

Skills

TypeScript

Go

Shell scripting

Basic networking protocols

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Coder. We are currently looking for a Software Engineer (VS Code Contractor) in the United States, Ireland, Poland, Canada, United Kingdom. This is a contract-based opportunity for a skilled software engineer passionate about enhancing developer tools and experiences. In this fully remote role, you'll work closely with product and engineering teams to evolve and maintain a high-impact open-source VS Code extension. You'll focus on front-end feature development, technical documentation, and integration improvements that support both internal users and enterprise clients. If you're a TypeScript expert with a collaborative mindset and interest in open-source, this role offers both flexibility and influence.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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)
• Background in maintaining open-source libraries or plugins is a strong plus

Benefits

• Remote work with flexible hours (initially up to 40 hours/week, expected to taper down over time)
• Flat monthly rate of $10K USD (converted to local currency where applicable)
• Opportunity to contribute to open-source and influence developer tooling at scale
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture with transparent communication
• Involvement in a cutting-edge development environment focused on AI and developer productivity

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations
• Primary and Secondary Education