[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Web Services at Mozilla

United States

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Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant hands-on experience in web infrastructure, service architecture, or DevOps, including leading large-scale or mission-critical projects
  • 2+ years of email development. This includes building, configuring and maintaining email services and infrastructure, as well as working with email deliverability and authentication concepts (e.g., DMARC/DKIM/SPF, domain warm-up, spam triggers, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience building and maintaining web services throughout the stack, from writing backend services to deploying and monitoring them in the cloud
  • 2+ years of experience with Python 3
  • Proven track record of owning features end-to-end, from gathering requirements to the deployment

Responsibilities

  • Lead significant technical initiatives by scoping, planning, and prioritizing features in collaboration with the team
  • Shape the product vision by advocating for user needs, influencing feature development, and contributing to long-term roadmaps
  • Drive quality and reliability through thoughtful design, testing, and code reviews. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes, and apply that knowledge to our product
  • Design, build and maintain services in Python and Typescript
  • Analyze complex email delivery issues, and optimize our configuration and infrastructure to improve our email deliverability and performance
  • Work collaboratively with global teams, including designers, engineers, and community contributors
  • Support the ongoing stability of our services alongside the team, including occasional participation in a shared on-call rotation

Skills

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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