Staff Software Engineer, Graphics

Mozilla; Mérignac; À distance; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent technology company in Nouvelle-Aquitaine is seeking a software engineer to define and improve rendering in the Gecko browser engine. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in software engineering, proficiency in C++ or Rust, and strong skills in debugging and optimization. This position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Prestations

Performance-based bonus plans

Rich medical coverage

Generous retirement contributions

Quarterly wellness days

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a software engineer.
• Proficient in C++ or Rust.
• Knowledge and experience with graphics frameworks.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills.

Responsabilités

• Define and drive architectural improvements for rendering.
• Improve the rendering performance of the Gecko browser engine.
• Write software in C++ and Rust, including tests and documentation.

Connaissances

C++

Rust

OpenGL ES

WebGL

Vulkan

DirectX 11/12

Strong debugging skills

Multi-threading optimization

Description du poste

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

The Graphics Team supports everything revolving around painting content to the screen in Firefox on Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops as fast and as accurately as possible, so we welcome broad experience across different platforms.

What you’ll do

• Define and drive architectural improvements for rendering in the Gecko Browser engine.
• Improve the rendering performance of the Gecko browser engine, particularly on high resolution displays.
• Write software in C++ and Rust, including tests and documentation.
• Participate in regular code reviews.
• Maintain the quality and security of our existing Graphics code by engaging with internal and external security researchers.
• Investigate and propose solutions and architectural changes to improve performance, reliability and reduce power usage.
• Represent Mozilla in Standards development alongside other industry leaders – Google, Apple, Microsoft, etc.

What you’ll bring

• Have at least five years of experience as a software engineer.
• Be proficient in C++ or Rust.
• Have knowledge and experience with graphics frameworks that drive modern computing: OpenGL ES, WebGL, Metal, WebGPU, Vulkan, DirectX 11/12, etc.
• Have knowledge of GPU architectures and design.
• Have strong debugging and optimization skills in a multi‑threaded code.
• Experience with, or interest in learning about, security sandboxing and IPC architectures.
• 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 the Web as the platform and help create more opportunity and innovation for everyone online.

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Mozilla 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.

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Req ID: R2967

Hiring Ranges

Remote France €65,000 — €95,000 EUR