Frontend Engineer
ElegenSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Internet, Open SourceIndustries
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional experience building modern web applications
- Proficiency in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, with strong debugging and testing skills
- Familiarity with Python/Django or similar backend frameworks
- Understanding of web security principles and practices
- Awareness of accessibility, responsive design, and API integration
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a distributed team environment
- Comfortable working in an environment that includes contributions from both staff and the open-source community
- Commitment to Mozilla's values: Welcoming differences, Being relationship-minded, Practicing responsible participation, Having grit
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and refine frontend experiences in AMO and DevHub, ensuring they are fast, accessible, and user-friendly
- Contribute to modernization and improvements in architecture and maintainability
- Help keep the platform safe and trustworthy, with attention to security and user trust
- Step in to resolve issues impacting users and developers, from small bugs to larger incidents
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, QA, and community contributors to deliver end-to-end improvements
- Contribute in the open through pull requests, code reviews, and discussions
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for this Senior Software Engineer role?
The role requires 4+ years of professional experience building modern web applications.
What technical skills are needed for this position?
Proficiency in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS is required, along with strong debugging and testing skills. Familiarity with frontend and full stack development using React/TypeScript frontends, Django backend, and MySQL datastore is also essential.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does the Add-ons Engineering team work on?
The team builds and maintains addons.mozilla.org (AMO), focusing on frontend and full stack development with React/TypeScript, Django, and MySQL; platform reliability on Google Cloud; feature development like submission flows and DevHub modernization; and open collaboration with staff and community.
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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