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Software Engineer, Next.js

Vercel Hybrid - San Francisco Full-time Engineering Posted May 26, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Vercel

Frontend Cloud · Remote-First

3.9
Employee Rating
3.4
Work-Life Balance
76
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Building the future of web infrastructure — Next.js, Turbopack, edge runtime
  • Strong open-source culture — Next.js, Turbopack, and SWC used by millions

What could be better

  • High expectations and fast pace can lead to burnout
  • Leadership sets very high standards — the pace isn't for everyone
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About the Role

About Vercel:

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.

For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

About the Role:

The Next.js team builds the open source framework that powers millions of applications and shapes how developers build for the web. Our work sits at the intersection of React, framework architecture, developer experience, infrastructure, performance, and production reliability.

We are looking for engineers who are excited to work deeply on open source developer infrastructure. You do not need to be a Next.js expert. You do need strong React expertise, high independence, good product judgment, and the ability to investigate complex technical problems from first principles.

This role is a strong fit for someone with a background in framework development, developer tooling, or product infrastructure: someone comfortable moving across the stack, working in public, and turning ambiguous problems into clear technical direction.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will work across framework internals, rendering, caching, routing, build systems, developer tooling, documentation, platform integration, and user-facing product behavior. The team is highly distributed, so strong written communication, ownership, and self-direction are essential.

What We're Looking For:

Bonus If You:

Benefits:

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $208,000 - $312,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Vercel?
Vercel has a work-life balance score of 3.4/5 based on employee reviews. This is below average, which may indicate a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
What is Vercel’s culture like?
Vercel is characterized by these culture values: ship-fast, eng-driven, product-impact, open-source. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.9/5. Building the future of web infrastructure — Next.js, Turbopack, edge runtime
How many open roles does Vercel have?
Vercel currently has 76 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Hybrid - San Francisco. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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