Senior Software Engineer – DevOps Platform
WealthfrontSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Open Source, Browser DevelopmentIndustries
Requirements
- Proven Python skills, including building services
- Front-end development experience, including JavaScript proficiency
- Experience with Python frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django), Cloud Services (e.g., GCP, AWS) and REST
- Solid understanding of databases and SQL
- Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and test harnesses
- Comfortable working cross-platform, familiar with at least 2 of: Windows, Linux, Mac, Android
- A passion for enhancing developer productivity
- Commitment to Mozilla's values: Welcoming differences, Being relationship-minded, Practicing responsible participation, Having grit
Responsibilities
- Improve Firefox development workflows to reduce time spent testing and debugging test failures as well as more integration/automation of workflows
- Work with a geographically-distributed development team
- Mentor other team members and be mentored by more senior team members
- Collaborate with other teams by providing code review and technical direction
- Look at data, make dashboards, identify trends in Firefox development workflow
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What compensation or benefits does this role offer?
The role offers generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees, rich medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting, and quarterly all-company wellness days.
Is this a remote position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for this Senior Software Engineer role?
Required skills include proven Python skills for building services, front-end development experience with JavaScript proficiency, experience with Python frameworks like FastAPI/Flask/Django, cloud services like GCP/AWS and REST, solid understanding of databases and SQL, experience with CI/CD systems like GitHub Actions/CircleCI, and comfort working cross-platform.
What is the company culture like at Mozilla?
Mozilla emphasizes values like welcoming differences, being relationship-minded, practicing responsible participation, and having grit, while working with geographically-distributed teams and thousands of volunteer contributors on open-source software.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
A strong candidate has proven Python and JavaScript skills, experience with CI/CD, cloud services, and databases, plus a passion for enhancing developer productivity and commitment to Mozilla's values; bonus for version control, Docker, and data analysis experience.
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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