Senior Software Engineer, Firefox Security

VulnU; Deutschland; A distancia; EUR 68.000 - 91.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid parental leave

Learning budget

Home-office stipend

Equity

Descripción de la vacante

Mozilla seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and harden security features across Firefox for enterprise users in a remote Germany setting. You will reinforce the browser’s security posture, implement cryptographic improvements, and collaborate with multinational teams across languages.

You will diagnose complex issues in a large codebase, optimize performance, and contribute to cross-platform security initiatives while working in a distributed environment.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in low-level software engineering and security fundamentals.
• Experience debugging multithreaded, cross-platform native applications.
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and interest or experience in Rust.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build and implement security features to strengthen Firefox’s security posture.
• Advance Firefox security architecture across operating systems with privilege isolation.
• Investigate security issues, identify root causes, and deliver robust fixes.
• Diagnose and resolve issues affecting stability, performance and memory usage.

Conocimientos

C/C++

Systems programming

Security fundamentals

Multithreaded debugging

Web technologies

Rust interest

Descripción del empleo

# Senior Software Engineer, Firefox SecurityMozilla · mozilla.aiCategory: Security EngineeringLocation: RemoteLevel: Senior## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Paid parental leave* Learning budget* Home-office stipend* EquityWhy 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.What you’ll do:Design, build and implement security and hardening features for enterprise users: Design, implement, test, and ship cutting-edge security features that strengthen Firefox’s security posture.Advance Firefox’s security architecture across multiple operating systems: Contribute to and drive cutting-edge improvements to Firefox’s core security posture, by building privilege isolation and moving trust boundaries or Strengthen Firefox’s security architecture: Improve Firefox’s core security mechanisms including cryptographic protocols, WebPKI, and security-sensitive web APIs.Contribute to our security initiatives: Work across teams to investigate security issues, identify root causes, and deliver robust, maintainable fixes.Improve browser reliability and performance: Diagnose and resolve issues affecting stability, correctness, performance, and memory usage in a complex, multithreaded environment.What you’ll bring:Systems programming experience and security knowledge: 3+ years of experience in low-level software engineering, strong proficiency in C and/or C++, and a solid understanding of security fundamentals.Debugging and problem-solving skills: Experience diagnosing and resolving issues in multithreaded, cross-platform native applications, including memory and performance challenges.Web platform and modern systems experience: Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and interest or experience in Rust; ability to work effectively within large, complex, multi-language codebases.Effective collaboration and communication: Experience working with distributed teams and communicating technical ideas clearly in writing and conversation.What you’ll get:Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one teamGenerous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause togetherCountry specific holidays plus a day off for your birthdayOne-time home office stipendAnnual professional development budgetQuarterly well-being stipendConsiderable paid parental leaveEmployee referral bonus programOther benefits (life/AD D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)About MozillaMozilla 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 the Web as the platform and help create more opportunity and innovation for everyone online.Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingMozilla understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are crucial to and enrich the company’s core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request accommodation.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws. Mozilla will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose.Group: D#LI-REMOTEReq ID: R3247Hiring Ranges:Remote Germany€68.000 €91.000 EUR