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About Kaleidos and Penpot

We defend and believe in Open Source and proof of this is that our main project, Penpot, reflects that. We’re convinced that technology isn’t neutral. That’s why we like to shake things up and go against the status quo.

Penpot is the free open-source design tool that allows true collaboration between designers and developers. It is one of the most promising global design tools for interaction design, used by hundreds of thousands of UX/UI designers, product designers and web developers across the world.

Kaleidos is the company boosting Penpot. If you’re interested in getting a deeper sense of our culture and values, have a look at our website to gain insight into who we are and what we believe in.

Our team is a mix of tech experts and design professionals, with great agile management skills. We also have dedicated teams in Marketing, Communications, People & Growth—all working together to innovate and improve Penpot.

Tech applicants note:
We mainly work with functional programming and open‑source tools/languages. Full‑stack flexibility (comfort with both frontend & backend) is a big plus.

At Kaleidos, we keep things flat and self‑organized—no traditional management hierarchy. If you thrive in teams where everyone contributes equally, you’ll feel right at home.

We walk the talk on open‑source philosophy:
All roles (yes, even design and corporate!) require using Linux distributions as our primary OS whenever possible.

We operate in both Spanish and English, so comfort communicating in both languages is essential for all positions.

We’re proud to be a feminist, diverse, and inclusive company—if these values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our core team works on Spain time (CET/CEST), so we look for candidates in compatible time zones (±1 hour difference).

We don’t open many roles throughout the year, so if you don’t see a posted position, it’s unlikely we can create one ad‑hoc. That said, we do our best to respond to every application and would love to stay in touch for the future! :)

We’d be absolutely thrilled – and it’s a big plus for any role – if you have experience in self‑organized or flat‑hierarchy environments, you’re actively engaged in (or advocate for) diversity in tech or open‑source philosophy, you’ve worked at digital product companies before, and you’re already familiar with Penpot!

No matter which area you work in at Kaleidos, you’ll experience truly horizontal and agile workflows. Teams self‑organize, choosing their own direction and tools. We follow open‑source principles, listening to the community and prioritizing non‑privative technologies.

Our flat structure thrives on dialogue, so we’re always refining how we communicate. You can actively participate in Kaleidos committees, where we identify ways to improve workflows and working conditions. Here, your voice matters.

We’re a small team growing intentionally. While we’re hyper‑focused on making Penpot an exceptional product for the community, we’re equally committed to maintaining a great and inclusive work environment.

Want to learn more? Let’s talk!

The Kaleidos team can’t wait to meet you! Peek at their profiles, passions and positions on our site.

At Kaleidos, we organize through committees: teams dedicated to improving life for all Kaleidos team members while keeping our focus on making Penpot better every day. We’ve spent years building inclusive benefits. Here are some highlights:

• Permanent contract. We’re looking for someone to stay with us for the long run!
• Flexible hours. Even better! We all work from 10am‑2pm CET. You can work the rest of your hours whenever you want. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, you’ll be in good company!
• 38,5h/week as part of our plan for creating a better work‑life balance.
• 100% remote position. We maintain an office in Madrid (Spain), however, attendance at this location is discretionary. You are welcome to work remotely from any location with a reliable internet connection, provided that we share a time zone CET +/- 1 or you may choose to come to the office as often…