Engineering Manager

Why Mozilla?

Mozilla Corporation is a technology company backed by a non-profit organization, dedicated to improving the internet for the past 25 years. We are the creators of pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-focused web browser. Currently, over 225 million people globally use our products monthly, and we are actively shaping the future of technology, advocating for an internet that prioritizes people over corporations. Our work spans diverse fields including AI, social media, and security, all while remaining committed to our core mission of making the internet better for everyone.

The Mozilla Corporation is entirely owned by the non-profit 501(c) Mozilla Foundation. This unique ownership structure means we are not accountable to shareholders, but solely to our mission. In collaboration with thousands of volunteer contributors worldwide, Mozillians design, build, and distribute open-source software that empowers individuals to experience the internet on their own terms.

About this Team and Role

Are you passionate about web technologies and the applications that enhance users' lives? Do you have a drive to help engineers excel in their work and advance their careers?

We are seeking two Engineering Manager candidates for the following positions:

• Engineering Manager for the DOM Team: This role is responsible for the Gecko implementation of web standards, including Storage, File System, Web Workers, Push API, and Notifications API, which power the websites users interact with via Firefox.
• Engineering Manager for the SpiderMonkey JavaScript Team: This role oversees Mozilla's JavaScript engine and JavaScript standards (TC39), which are fundamental to the web experiences of Firefox users.

Both of these teams are geographically distributed, with some members located in the Mozilla Berlin office. Working virtually and in an open manner is our standard practice.

What You'll Do

• Manage a team of software engineers focused on storage, background, and system-level Web APIs and standards, or the SpiderMonkey JavaScript engine and related standards.
• Mentor and guide a diverse team of engineers, fostering collaboration, supporting their career growth, and demonstrating empathy for their needs.
• Own the team's roadmap, working closely with peer engineering managers, product management, and technical leads to manage risks, balance resources, and remove blockers.
• Assign tasks to team members based on their individual abilities, while collaborating with the team to deliver major initiatives within defined timelines.
• Ensure the team delivers well-planned, high-quality, and maintainable software.
• Collaborate openly with the open-source community.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on people management experience.
• Proven experience as a functional manager, leading diverse engineering teams and mentoring members with skill sets different from your own.
• Demonstrated project management skills, enabling the team to deliver and maintain complex software projects.
• A strong software engineering background to guide technical decisions, engage with engineers at all seniority levels, and empower tech leads as primary designers and decision-makers.
• Proficiency in software development lifecycle practices, including triage, prioritization, and execution.
• A passion for problem-solving, risk management, leading change, and facilitating collaborative decision-making.
• Commitment to our core values:
  • Welcoming differences
  • Being relationship-minded
  • Practicing responsible participation
  • Having grit

What You'll Get

• Generous performance-based bonus plans for all eligible employees, reflecting our shared success.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Substantial retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting.
• Quarterly all-company wellness days for collective rest and rejuvenation.
• Country-specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday.
• A one-time home office stipend.
• Annual professional development budget.