Community Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Assess and oversee contributions from the community.

• Evaluate community pull requests (PRs) by providing clear, actionable feedback and assist in maintaining a two-week review service level agreement (SLA).

• Guide contributors through the review process to ensure they comprehend the requirements to advance their PRs.

• Enhance and automate the management process of community contributions as n8n’s builder community continues to expand.

• Elevate the quality of contributions and ensure product reliability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs within the n8n codebase that affect contributors, nodes, or workflow functionality.

• Collaborate with external APIs, SDKs, authentication workflows, and node logic to pinpoint root causes and deliver dependable solutions.

• Follow contributions until completion, providing regular updates, testing, and working closely with maintainers.

• Support community nodes, documentation, and enhancements to nodes.

• Evaluate community nodes to guarantee they align with n8n’s standards for quality, security, and usability.

• Make specific adjustments to documentation that assist users and contributors in understanding how to build, test, and enhance workflows.

• Engage in node enhancements and related engineering tasks that simplify extending and maintaining n8n.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript: You possess extensive practical experience in building, debugging, and maintaining production-level JavaScript or TypeScript code.

• Debugging skills: You are capable of investigating bugs in a codebase that relies on external dependencies, such as APIs, SDKs, and third-party services.

• Knowledge of APIs and authentication: You have a solid understanding of REST APIs and common authentication methods, including OAuth and API keys.

• Familiarity with n8n or workflow automation: You know how to build and test workflows, with basic node development being a significant advantage.

• Comfort with CLI and package managers: You are at ease using command-line interface tools and package managers like npm or pnpm.

• Clear written communication: You can articulate your thoughts clearly and constructively in asynchronous community environments such as PR comments, review threads, and discussions with contributors.

• Attention to detail: You diligently follow up on open discussions, bugs, reviews, and edge cases until they are fully resolved.

• Collaborative attitude: You maintain a low-ego approach, welcome feedback, and are driven by a desire to assist others in contributing successfully.

• Nice-to-have:

• Experience in open-source contributions: You have participated in open-source projects, even if through minor fixes, documentation updates, or community PRs.

• Technical experience in community-facing roles: You have experience in a position where you supported developers, contributors, or technical community members directly.

• Experience in startups or developer tooling: You have worked in a Series A/B startup or a company focused on developer tools and understand the pace and uncertainty of rapidly growing teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation 💸 – We provide fair and appealing pay.

• Ownership 💪 – Our core value is to "empower others," and we genuinely mean it—you will receive equity in n8n.

• Work/life balance 🏖️ – We work diligently but ensure you have time to recharge:

• Europe: 30 days of vacation, plus public holidays, regardless of your location.

• US: 20 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays, irrespective of your location.

• Health & wellness 🩺 –

• Europe: We offer benefits aligned with local country standards.*

• US: Multiple low-premium, low-deductible medical plans with coverage for individuals and families—plus a no-cost premium HDHP option with a pre-funded HSA—along with dental and vision coverage.

• Future planning 💰 –

• Europe: We provide pension contributions according to local country standards.*

• US: 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.

• Financial security 🛡️ –

• Europe: We offer benefits according to local country standards.*

• US: Company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance, along with life insurance to support you and your loved ones.

• Career growth 📈 – We recruit emerging talents who evolve with us! You’ll receive €1K (or equivalent) annually to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to enhance your skills.

• A passionate team 🤩 – We have a strong affinity for our product, demonstrated by our regular hackathons where we see who can create the most impressive projects with it!

• Remote-first 🌏 – Our team operates remotely across Europe, with periodic off-sites for team bonding. Some positions, such as sales in the US, are hybrid—please refer to the job description.

• Giving back 🤝 – We are strong advocates for open source, and you will receive $100 per month to support projects that resonate with you.

• AI enablement 🤖 – We believe in working smarter—everyone receives an unlimited AI budget to explore and utilize the best tools to enhance productivity and creativity.

• Transparency 🙏 – We maintain an open environment where everyone knows what others are working on and how the company is performing—the complete picture.