Mozilla

Software Engineer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Internet, Software Development, BiotechnologyIndustries

Job Description

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Why Mozilla?

Mozilla Corporation is the non-profit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. We make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser. Now, with more than 225 million people around the world using our products each month, we’re shaping the next 25 years of technology and helping to reclaim an internet built for people, not companies. Our work focuses on diverse areas including AI, social media, security and more. And we’re doing this while never losing our focus on our core mission – to make the internet better for people.

The Mozilla Corporation is wholly owned by the non-profit 501(c) Mozilla Foundation. This means we aren’t beholden to any shareholders — only to our mission. Along with thousands of volunteer contributors and collaborators all over the world, Mozillians design, build and distribute open-source software that enables people to enjoy the internet on their terms.

About this team and role:

Join the global DOM: Core team of engineers passionate about the Web. We are the team responsible for page navigation, document loading, event handling, user interaction, and text editing in Gecko, the engine behind Firefox. You will implement standardized APIs like DOM, HTML, Events, Editor, and Clipboard. You will push the boundaries of what the Web is capable of. Your responsibilities will include writing code, tests, as well as building prototypes, solving problems, while continuously learning and growing as an engineer.

What you’ll do:

  • Improve the DOM, HTML, editing, user interaction capabilities of our Web engine, with a focus on performance, Web compatibility, and standards correctness.
  • Read and implement API specifications, as well as contributing to the standards process by raising issues or participating in discussions.
  • Develop and debug in a multi-language, multi-threaded and multi-process code base.
  • Work primarily in C++ and write tests largely with HTML and JavaScript. You will learn on the job!
  • Collaborate with a geographically distributed development team. Working in the open is the norm.

What you’ll bring:

  • Proficiency in and experience developing software in C++.
  • Ability to learn a large and complex code base quickly.
  • Comfortable contacting people and driving discussions.
  • Motivated to learn new tools and techniques for improving existing software.
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following, or ability to pick them up in a timely manner:
    • Multi-process architecture
    • Debugging memory usage or performance profiling
    • The modern Web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, and/or CSS)

Commitment to our values:

  • Welcoming differences
  • Being relationship-minded
  • Practicing responsible participation
  • Having grit

What you’ll get:

  • Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team.
  • Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute).
  • Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together.
  • Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday.
  • One-time home office stipend.
  • Annual professional development budget.
  • Quarterly well-being stipend.
  • Considerable paid parental leave.
  • Employee referral bonus program.
  • Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country).

About Mozilla:

Mozilla exists to build the Internet as a public resource accessible to all because we believe that open and free is better than closed and controlled. When you work at Mozilla, you give yourself a chance to make a difference in the lives of Web users everywhere. And you give us a chance to make a difference in your life every single day. Join us to work on t

Skills

DOM
HTML
Events
Editor
Clipboard
API specifications
Performance optimization
Web compatibility
Standards correctness
Problem-solving
Software development

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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