Staff Android Engineer - Firefox for Android

Position Overview

Mozilla Corporation, a non-profit-backed technology company, is seeking a Staff Android Engineer to help evolve Firefox for Android. This role involves shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving technical direction for an open-source browser with over 100 million downloads. The goal is to contribute to a product that reflects Mozilla's values of openness, innovation, and privacy, ultimately creating a healthier internet for everyone.

Why Mozilla?

Mozilla Corporation has been shaping the internet for the better for over 25 years, creating pioneering brands like the privacy-minded Firefox browser. With over 225 million monthly users, Mozilla is focused on the next 25 years of technology, reclaiming an internet built for people. Their work spans AI, social media, security, and more, all while staying true to their core mission. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the non-profit Mozilla Foundation, Mozilla Corporation is mission-driven, not beholden to shareholders. They collaborate with thousands of global volunteers to design, build, and distribute open-source software.

The Opportunity

Mozilla is building a future for the web that is fast, private, inclusive, and people-first. As mobile becomes the primary internet access point for billions, the mission to deliver a secure, transparent, and user-centric browser is paramount. This Staff Android Engineer position offers the chance to significantly impact Firefox for Android, an open-source product with a massive user base.

Responsibilities

• Build, debug, and ship Android features and solutions that promote a healthy and inclusive internet.
• Become a member of a hardworking, diverse, and geographically distributed team responsible for Firefox mobile applications and open-source Android components.
• Collaborate with partners to understand, define, clarify scope, solidify requirements, and drive initiatives.
• Effectively communicate the engineering development perspective and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical team members.
• Define and uphold standards for quality through constructive code reviews, bug fixing, testing, and coding practices.
• Work closely with specialist Gecko teams to bring browser functionality to Android.
• Address problems spanning all levels from the Java API layer, to JavaScript, and into the C++ browser engine.
• Provide solutions and feedback to Mozilla's vibrant open-source community to improve Android solutions and support Mozilla’s manifesto.

Requirements

• Several years of experience building complex applications for a broad and diverse user base using Java, Kotlin, and/or C++.
• Experience resolving problems, signaling risk, fostering change, and facilitating collaborative decision-making.
• Passion for building excellent products and a sense of ownership from design to bug fixing.
• Proficiency in modern programming practices (code review, unit testing, automation).
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to deliver well-designed, reusable, and high-quality code on time.
• Proactive in asking questions and proposing new insights for positive impact.
• Desire to work with, learn from, and grow with an outstanding group of people.
• Commitment to Mozilla's values:
  • Welcoming differences
  • Being relationship-minded
  • Practicing responsible participation
  • Having grit

What You'll Get

• Generous performance-based bonus plans for all eligible employees, fostering a shared success.
• Rich medical, dental, and vision benefits.

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