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<h3>Job Openings</h3>
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<p>Currently, we have job openings for the positions listed below.</p>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="jobs/graphics-engineer/">Graphics Engineer (Web)</a></li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Bounty hunting</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="jobs/developer-job-posting/">Developer role</a></li>
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</ul>
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<p>
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You can always send an email with your application to
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<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>
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even if no matching openings are listed, and we will get back to you once
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we are looking to fill a position.
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<h3>Bounty hunting</h3>
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<li><a href="jobs/developer-job-posting/">Developer role</a></li>
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title: "Graphics Engineer - MapLibre GL JS";
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import TitleHeader from "../../components/TitleHeader.astro";
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import Layout from "../../layouts/Layout.astro";
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<Layout title="Graphics Engineer (Web)">
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<TitleHeader>Graphics Engineer (Web)</TitleHeader>
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<div class="d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center">
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<div class="col-md-10 col-lg-8">
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<h3>Description</h3>
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<p>
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MapLibre is an open-source, community-led project building powerful
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tools for map rendering on web and mobile platforms. Our flagship
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library,
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<a href="https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre-gl-js">
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MapLibre GL JS</a
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>, is a flexible, fully open-source JavaScript engine for rendering
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interactive vector maps. It’s trusted by hobbyists and major tech
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companies alike—including Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.
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</p>
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<p>
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We’re currently seeking a <strong>Graphics Engineer</strong> to collaborate
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with the Web Maintainer on enhancing rendering capabilities and developing
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new features. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong WebGL and
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graphics programming experience who’s excited about open-source geospatial
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tools.
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</p>
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<h3>What You’ll Do</h3>
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<ul>
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<li>
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Contribute to MapLibre GL JS <a href="https://maplibre.org/roadmap/"
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>roadmap</a
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> items prioritized by the community
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</li>
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<li>Improve Globe view performance and stability</li>
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<li>Extend support for custom coordinate systems</li>
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<li>Enhance Terrain3D functionality</li>
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<li>Work toward bindings in other scripting languages</li>
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<li>
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Fix bugs, triage GitHub issues, and support community contributions
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</li>
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<li>Propose and implement architectural improvements</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>
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<h4>Required Qualifications</h4>
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<li>Passion for maps and geospatial technology</li>
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<li>Strong written and spoken English communication skills</li>
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<li>Ability to self-manage and work independently</li>
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<li>Intermediate experience with TypeScript</li>
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<li>Intermediate knowledge of WebGL</li>
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<li>Familiarity with GPUs, graphics programming, and shaders</li>
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<li>Experience with geospatial visualizations or spatial data</li>
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<li>Comfortable working in a fully remote, open-source environment</li>
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<li>Willingness to actively engage with the community</li>
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</ul>
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<h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4>
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<li>Advanced knowledge of TypeScript</li>
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<li>Advanced knowledge of WebGL</li>
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<li>Experience contributing to open-source projects</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>How We Work</h3>
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<li>Code collaboration happens on GitHub</li>
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<li>Communication is primarily asynchronous</li>
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Community discussions take place via dedicated MapLibre channels on
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<a href="https://slack.openstreetmap.us/">OpenStreetMap US Slack</a>,
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GitHub Discussions and in monthly public meetings
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<li>All contributions, small or large are welcome and valued</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Contracting Details</h3>
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This is a freelance contract role. You will work as an independent
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contractor, track your hours, and bill MapLibre monthly based on an
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agreed hourly rate. Contracts are managed by <a
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href="https://opencollective.com/dashboard/maplibre"
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>
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Open Source Collective</a
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>, a US-based nonprofit that serves as MapLibre’s fiscal host.
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</p>
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<h3>How to Apply</h3>
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<p>Send us your application by clicking the button below:</p>
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<a
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href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1un8wnq80RsK5I4pNSvKAPwfn2ab"
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class="btn btn-primary">Apply Now</a
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</div>
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</Layout>

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