Senior Software Engineer (Contract)

Mozilla; Germany (OH); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mozilla is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support the Privacy Team in enhancing the Firefox Web Platform. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in computer science and at least 4 years of programming experience in C++ and Rust. The role involves implementing anti-tracking features, improving the Gecko engine, and writing maintainable code.

Join Mozilla and make a difference in web users' lives while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience with programming in C++ and Rust.
• Proven ability to onboard quickly and deliver complex software projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement Privacy-improving, anti-tracking features in Firefox.
• Work on architectural improvements into Gecko.
• Build performant and maintainable code.

Skills

C++

Rust

JavaScript

Memory safety

Multi-threaded system architecture

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related

Job description

Are you passionate about Privacy Protections and the Open Web? Do you want to ship software to a large user base? Do you want your contributions to have a positive impact on the world? Do you want to advance current browser architecture to make the web a safer place for users?

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 restricted. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support the Privacy Team to advance the Firefox Web Platform.

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Privacy Team at Mozilla, you will…

• Implement Privacy-improving, anti-tracking features and data sanitization into the Firefox web browser to prevent all forms of unhealthy user tracking.
• Implement architectural improvements into Gecko, the browser engine underlying Firefox.
• Build performant, low-latency, and maintainable C++, JavaScript and Rust code.
• Work as part of a geographically distributed team in an asynchronous manner (mostly Europe and US-East).

Your Professional Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related program; or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4 years of experience with programming in C++ and Rust, with a strong background in memory safety, multi-threaded system architecture, or raw data stream manipulation.
• Proven ability to onboard quickly, deliver and improve complex software projects.
• Proven track record of independently scoping and landing complex features within tight release windows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You can validate your progress and decisions and communicate them clearly.

Bonus Points:

• You have already contributed to the Mozilla mission and the codebase.
• Experience working within the browser space (Gecko, Chromium, WebKit) or web engine runtime abstractions.
• Experience or high interest in designing or leveraging ML pipelines to automate internal developer workflows.
• Deep understanding of web architecture, the privacy/security model of the web, and client-side data structures.
• Knowledge of basic statistical modeling.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL.

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.