Windows Lead

About Zed Industries: Zed is a fast, collaborative code editor built from the ground up in Rust. We’re looking for a Windows Lead to transform Zed into a first-class native Windows experience. You’ll complete our Windows port, establish quality standards, and build a Windows editor that feels truly native.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive our in-progress Windows port to completion and official release
• Establish the technical vision and quality standards for the Windows platform
• Regularly use Windows to personally verify quality and native experience
• Design solutions that respect Windows platform conventions
• Resolve Windows-specific challenges in our Rust codebase
• Build testing infrastructure that catches Windows-specific regressions
• Guide technical decisions for the Windows platform
• Mentor team members on Windows development best practices

Requirements:

• Strong Rust experience with systems programming background
• Windows as your primary development environment
• Deep knowledge of Windows APIs and development patterns
• Experience with graphics programming on Windows
• Experience shipping Windows applications with native feel
• Understanding of Windows UX patterns and user expectations
• Proven technical leadership ability
• Self-directed with excellent prioritization skills
• Passion for creating high-quality Windows experiences
• Preferred: Background in Windows developer tools ecosystem, Familiarity with Windows-specific build systems and CI/CD pipelines, History of open-source contributions

About Zed: Zed is a next-generation code editor designed for high-performance collaboration with humans and AI. It’s built from scratch in Rust and supports features like multibuffer editing, interactive programming, and collaborative workflows. Our team is dedicated to creating tools that empower developers to do their best work.

Compensation: The estimated pay range for this role is $160,000 - $220,000, with equity options.

Culture: We embrace a remote-first culture with flexible schedules and prioritize employee wellbeing with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment.