What you’ll do
Implement Privacy-improving, anti-tracking and threat intelligence protection into the Firefox web browser to mitigate user tracking and phishing.
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).
What you’ll bring
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.
What you’ll get
Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees – we share in our success as one team
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 hiringaccommodation@mozilla.com 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: R3260
Hiring Ranges
Remote Belgium
€56.000—€74.000 EUR
