Staff Software Engineer - Mobile Android

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Mozilla Corporation, backed by a non-profit, is a technology company dedicated to shaping a better internet. With brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser, and over 225 million monthly users, Mozilla is focused on the next 25 years of technology, including AI, social media, and security, all while upholding its core mission of making the internet better for people. The Mozilla Corporation is wholly owned by the non-profit 501(c) Mozilla Foundation, allowing it to prioritize its mission over shareholder interests. Mozillians, along with global volunteer contributors, develop and distribute open-source software that empowers users to control their internet experience.

About the Role

Mozilla is seeking a Staff Android Engineer to contribute to the evolution of Firefox for Android, an open-source browser with over 100 million downloads. This role involves shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving technical direction for a product that embodies Mozilla's values of openness, innovation, and privacy. The ideal candidate is passionate about building high-impact software and contributing to a healthier internet.

Responsibilities

• Design, debug, build, and ship medium to large-scale Android solutions that promote a healthy and inclusive internet.
• Drive engineering decisions and feature development with a focus on delivering user value.
• Become a member of a hardworking, diverse, and geographically distributed team responsible for Firefox mobile applications and its ecosystem of open-source Android components.
• Collaborate closely with partners to understand, define, clarify scope, solidify requirements, and drive initiatives.
• Effectively communicate the engineering development perspective and discuss sophisticated topics with both 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 the C++ browser engine.
• Provide solutions and feedback to Mozilla's open-source community to improve Android solutions and support Mozilla's manifesto.

Requirements

• Many 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).
• Rust programming experience and knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to lead other developers and work effectively 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 real.