Backend Engineer
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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, BrowserIndustries
Requirements
- 4+ years experience as a software engineer
- 3+ years working experience with NodeJS or Python, Testing Frameworks
- A background in shipping high quality software
- Interest in and ability to work with a distributed team (requires good asynchronous written communication skills as well as good verbal communication skills)
- Willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback
- Contributions through asking questions and proposing new ideas
- A love of working with others collaboratively
- A keen interest in AI and bringing value of this tool to users in a privacy preserving and secure way
- Commitment to Mozilla's values: Welcoming differences, Being relationship-minded, Practicing responsible participation, Having grit
Responsibilities
- Build high quality backend systems for Firefox offering up recommendation and content services for New Tab
- Write code and tests, build prototypes, solve problems with no clear solution, collaborate with other designers and engineers to make the web a better place
- Learn about a wide variety of problems and solutions across a large, mature codebase
- Work with multi-functional teams, building relationships and nurturing collaboration to reach shared goals
- Help to level-up the skills of your fellow engineers through code reviews, giving talks, and/or writing documentation
- Promote and maintain high standards of code-quality, focusing on performance, testing, security, usability, accessibility and maintainability
- Work with driven, committed team members to bring the open web to people around the world
- Contribute to improving engineering practices and procedures
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for this Senior Backend Engineer role?
Candidates need 4+ years of experience as a software engineer and 3+ years working with NodeJS or Python, including Testing Frameworks, along with a background in shipping high quality software.
Is this position remote or does it require working from an office?
The team is geographically-distributed, requiring interest in and ability to work with a distributed team, including good asynchronous written and verbal communication skills.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the culture like on the Content Engineering team at Mozilla?
The team is geographically-distributed, emphasizes working in the open, collaboration with multi-functional teams, providing constructive feedback, and leveling up fellow engineers through code reviews, talks, and documentation.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates have the required experience in software engineering, NodeJS or Python, a track record of shipping high-quality software, excellent communication for distributed teams, collaborative spirit, and interest in AI; experience with nice-to-haves like SQL, React, AWS, Docker, GraphQL, TypeScript, CI/CD, and relational databases is preferred.
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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