Linux Lead

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August 12

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Zed is # 1 company worldwide in monetization of value added products and services for mobile devices..

1001 - 5000 employees

💰 $15M Funding Round on 2002-08

📋 Description

• Zed is a fast, collaborative code editor built from the ground up in Rust. • We're looking for a Linux Lead to own Zed's first-class experience on Linux. • In this role, you’ll own the Linux port, shape what “native” means for the diversity of Linux environments, and lead the charge in delivering a polished, performant editor that feels right at home. • Drive our Linux support to official release, from usability polish to packaging and deployment • Define the technical vision and quality standards for Zed on Linux • Ensure a native-feeling experience by working directly with Linux desktop environments, conventions, and APIs • Solve Linux-specific technical challenges in our Rust codebase • Create robust testing infrastructure to catch regressions across Linux distributions and desktop environments • Guide cross-platform architectural decisions with a Linux-first mindset • Mentor teammates on Linux development best practices and ecosystem nuances • Stay deeply involved—you'll be using Zed on Linux every day to validate and improve it • Experience with packaging and distribution systems (Flatpak, AppImage, DEB/RPM) • Familiarity with Linux desktop environments and theming challenges • Contributions to open-source projects in the Linux or Rust ecosystem • Knowledge of Linux-specific CI/CD pipelines and build systems • Prior work on Linux developer tools, IDEs, or editors

🎯 Requirements

• Strong Rust experience with a systems programming background • Daily Linux user with deep familiarity across multiple distributions • Expertise in Linux graphics and windowing systems (Wayland, X11) • Experience building and shipping native-feeling Linux desktop applications • Understanding of Linux UX patterns, user expectations, and toolkit diversity (GTK, Qt, etc.) • Strong technical leadership and architectural decision-making skills • Self-directed and comfortable prioritizing independently in a fast-moving environment • Passionate about creating high-quality Linux-native developer tools