Software Engineer
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
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Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
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Requirements
- A degree in Computer Science or in an affine topic or comparable work experience
- Proven fluency in Rust and/or C++, for two years in a professional environment
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative mindset
- Willingness to work effectively in a distributed team environment
- The desire to understand the nitty-gritty details of stack walking and post-mortem analysis of a process
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and ship fixes and new features for Firefox crash reporting
- Maintain and evolve code that detects and reports crashes
- Analyze crash data and come up with insights about it
- Work in the open source Mozilla codebase touching a variety of technologies including C++, rust and JavaScript
- Grow your expertise while collaborating with a distributed team and participating in technical discussions, planning, code reviews, and problem solving
- Break down problems into manageable units, seek early feedback, and document your design choices
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this position?
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Is this role remote or does it require working from an office?
This is a distributed team, allowing for remote work.
What skills are required for this Firefox OS Integration Engineer role?
Proven fluency in Rust and/or C++ for two years in a professional environment is required. A degree in Computer Science or comparable experience, desire to understand stack walking and post-mortem analysis, and ideally examples of low-level programming are also needed.
What is the team like for this role at Mozilla?
You will join the OS Integration team, a distributed group with expertise in Windows, macOS, and Linux, focusing on native crash reporting, OS abstraction, sandboxing, and hardening for this macOS-specialized role.
What makes a strong candidate for this crash reporting engineer position?
Strong candidates have a CS degree or equivalent, 2+ years professional Rust/C++ experience, passion for low-level details like stack walking, and examples of low-level programming work. Knowledge of compilers, debuggers, or OS development is a bonus.
Mozilla
Not-for-profit organization promoting internet health
About Mozilla
Mozilla operates as a not-for-profit organization focused on promoting an open and accessible internet. Its main product is the Firefox browser, which emphasizes user privacy and security. Mozilla generates revenue through partnerships and search engine royalties, allowing it to reinvest in projects that enhance internet health rather than distributing profits to shareholders. This commitment to user empowerment and ethical practices sets Mozilla apart from traditional for-profit tech companies. Additionally, Mozilla engages in advocacy and educational initiatives through the Mozilla Foundation, supporting open-source projects and internet literacy programs. The goal of Mozilla is to create a better internet for everyone by prioritizing user-centric products and fostering a healthier online ecosystem.
Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$3.4MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social Impact, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Insurance, Health & Wellness. Health Insurance.
Financial & Retirement.
401k Plan
Family & Parenting.
Work From Home.
Vacation & Time Off.
Perks & Discounts. Free Lunch or Snacks.
Risks
Privacy complaint against Mozilla could damage its reputation as a privacy-focused organization.
Layoffs at Mozilla Foundation may disrupt operations and affect innovation.
Integration challenges may arise from Anonym's acquisition due to cultural differences.
Differentiation
Mozilla operates as a not-for-profit, prioritizing user empowerment over profit.
Mozilla reinvests revenue into mission-driven projects, unlike traditional for-profit companies.
Mozilla's open-source technology and privacy focus distinguish it in the tech industry.
Upsides
Mozilla's acquisition of Anonym enhances its privacy and security offerings.
The launch of Mozilla Monitor Plus meets growing demand for privacy solutions.
Laura Chambers' appointment as CEO may bring strategic insights to Mozilla.
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