Staff Software Engineer - Mobile Android

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Mozilla Corporation, backed by a non-profit, has been shaping the internet for over 25 years, notably with the Firefox browser. With over 225 million monthly users, Mozilla is focused on the next 25 years of technology, including AI, social media, and security, all while prioritizing people and an open internet. The corporation is wholly owned by the Mozilla Foundation, ensuring a mission-driven approach rather than shareholder obligations. Mozillians, along with global volunteers, develop open-source software that empowers users to control their internet experience.

This role is for a Staff Android Engineer to contribute to the evolution of Firefox for Android, an open-source browser with over 100 million downloads. The engineer will influence architecture, mentor others, and guide technical direction for a product aligned with Mozilla's values of openness, innovation, and privacy. The goal is to build high-impact software and foster a healthier internet.

Responsibilities

• Design, debug, build, and ship medium to large-scale Android solutions promoting a healthy and inclusive internet.
• Drive engineering decisions and feature development with a focus on user value.
• Join a dedicated, diverse, and distributed team responsible for Firefox mobile applications and open-source Android components.
• Collaborate with partners to define scope, clarify requirements, and drive initiatives.
• Communicate the engineering development perspective and discuss complex topics with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Define and maintain quality standards through code reviews, bug fixing, testing, and coding practices.
• Work with Gecko teams to integrate browser functionality into Android.
• Address problems across various layers, from Java APIs to JavaScript and the C++ browser engine.
• Provide solutions and feedback to the open-source community to improve Android solutions and support Mozilla's manifesto.

Requirements

• Extensive experience building complex Android applications for a diverse user base using Java, Kotlin, and/or C++.
• Proven ability to resolve problems, signal risks, foster change, and facilitate collaborative decision-making.
• Passion for building excellent products with a strong sense of ownership from design through bug resolution.
• Proficiency in modern programming practices (code review, unit testing, automation).
• Rust programming experience and knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to lead developers and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality, well-designed, reusable code on time.
• Proactive in asking questions and proposing insights for positive impact.
• Desire to work with, learn from, and grow with a talented team.
• Commitment to Mozilla's values: Welcoming differences, Being real.