Stanford University

GitHub Developer Rights Fellow

Stanford University

Stanford, CA, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious and talented GitHub Developer Rights Fellow to join the Stanford University team. The successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver and an advocate for open source software, with the capacity to bring a unique perspective to our work. The GitHub Developer Rights Fellow will play a key role in furthering the mission of Stanford University by providing technical support and expertise to our open source software development projects.The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the open source development process, and experience collaborating on open source software projects. They will also have prior experience working with GitHub and related software development tools. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a passion for working with and advocating for open source developers, and a commitment to the principles of open source software.

Where is this job?
This job is located at Stanford, CA, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science

  • Ability To Work Independently And Collaboratively

  • Or Related Field

  • Engineering

  • Proficiency In Github And Other Version Control Systems

  • Knowledge Of Web Development And Scripting Languages

  • Understanding Of Software Engineering Principles And Best Practices

  • Ability To Evaluate And Debug Code

  • Familiarity With Stanford University's Policies And Procedures.

Required Skills
  • Documentation

  • Project Management

  • Security

  • Testing

  • GIT

  • GitHub

  • Networking

  • Troubleshooting

  • Version Control

  • Debugging

  • Automation

  • Coding

  • Open Source

  • Database design

  • Collaboration

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • creativity

  • Organization

  • Critical thinking

  • Teamwork

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a GitHub Developer Rights Fellow in Stanford, CA, USA is $76,000 - $110,000 per year.

Additional Information
Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedMay 19th, 2023
Apply BeforeSeptember 18th, 2025
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About Stanford University

Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university in Stanford, California. Stanford is known for its academic achievements, wealth, location within Silicon Valley, and selectivity; it ranks as one of the world's top universities. Stanford University is a place of learning, discovery, expression and innovation. Founded in 1885, Stanford’s areas of excellence span seven schools along with research institutes, the arts and athletics. Stanford’s faculty, staff and students work to improve the health and wellbeing of people around the world through the discovery and application of knowledge.

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