Contract Staff Software Engineer – Performance Graphics (C++,Rust, WebGL)

Jobicy; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobicy is seeking a skilled graphics engineer to maintain and enhance Firefox’s Graphics area, covering rendering, compositing, images, canvas and WebGL.

You will diagnose and fix cross‑platform graphics issues (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android) and perform code reviews so senior engineers can focus on performance.

This role requires strong C++ and/or Rust, knowledge of graphics frameworks and GPU architecture, and independent technical leadership in a large codebase.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and/or Rust for graphics code.
• Knowledge of graphics frameworks and GPU architecture.
• Strong debugging and optimization in a multithreaded codebase.
• Ability to work independently and lead technically in a large codebase.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day Graphics maintenance: bug fixes, regressions, test upkeep, incoming issues.
• Diagnose and fix graphics problems across platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android).
• Carry code review and routine upkeep so the FTE engineers can focus on performance.

Skills

C++

Rust

Graphics debugging

GPU architecture

Job description

The role

You will take on the ongoing maintenance and engineering work in Firefox’s Graphics area (rendering, compositing, images, canvas, WebGL). You help keep the graphics code healthy.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day Graphics maintenance: bug fixes, regressions, test upkeep, incoming issues.


• Diagnose and fix graphics problems across platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android).


• Carry code review and routine upkeep so the FTE engineers can focus on performance.

Definition of done

A healthy Graphics area, backlog and regressions kept down, with the team’s senior engineers freed to focus on performance.

Required qualifications

• Strong C++ and/or Rust.


• Knowledge of graphics frameworks and GPU architecture.


• Strong debugging and optimization in a multithreaded codebase.


• Able to work independently and lead technically in a large, mature codebase.

Preferred

• Shader languages; mobile/Android; open-source collaboration.

Hiring Ranges:

Canada Tier 1 Locations

$145,800—$186,172 CAD

Canada Tier 2 Locations

$131,400—$154,600 CAD