Firefox Security Student Worker

Mozilla; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 34,313 - 45,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mozilla is seeking an intern for the Firefox Application Security Team. This role focuses on learning web security and improving the browsing experience for users. You'll investigate security issues and assist in enhancing team processes using Python and C++.

Candidates need to be enrolled in a university in Germany and should possess skills in web development or systems programming. This position offers flexible working hours and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Willing to occasionally visit the office in Berlin.
• Comfortable communicating in English in writing and meetings.
• No prior security experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to secure the web and improve browsers.
• Investigate security issues and write test cases.
• Improve team processes using Python or expand web security.

Skills

Web development

Python

C/C++

Technical investigation

Education

Enrolled in a university in Germany

Job description

About this team and role

The Firefox Application Security Team sits at the center of Firefox, collaborating with the whole organization through fundamental security projects that range from architecture hardening, security research, to web security. Our team applies foundational platform improvements as well as automation to scale our work such that it serves all of Firefox and hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

What you’ll do

• Learn how our team secures the web and help improve the browsing experience for everyone on the web
• Get support from your manager and your assigned mentor
• Learn and partake in regular team processes that help secure a mature product
• Help investigate security issues with guidance and write test cases using HTML and JavaScript
• Improve existing team processes using Python or expand web security features in Firefox using C++
• Get the chance to learn how to work with the wider open source community
• Optionally, propose and drive your own projects

What you’ll bring

• You are enrolled in a university in Germany and are willing to occasionally visit our office in Berlin a few times per year
• You do not need prior security experience, but you should bring either web development, Python, or systems programming experience, and enjoy careful technical investigation.
• You are comfortable communicating in English in writing and during meetings

Bonus points for

• Participation in student tech communities or experience in documentation, teaching, or mentoring
• Experience with C/C++ and familiarity with the concept of memory safety
• Contributions to open source projects or other group projects
• Understanding of web security concepts

You will help us to improve the security of Firefox and the web in general. We offer flexible working hours and competitive compensation depending on the number of hours.

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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.