Two developers share their journeys from open source contributors to full-time team members at Zed. Smit Barmase fixed Linux bugs and shipped 40+ pull requests in three months, working asynchronously with the team. Bennet Fenner paired live with engineers in public channels, contributing collaboration improvements before joining as an intern. Both paths demonstrated their skills and cultural fit, leading to full-time positions. The post highlights how contributing to open source projects can lead to employment opportunities while providing value to both contributors and companies.
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