Staff Software Engineer, DOM Core

Requirements

• Proficient with C++
• Skills to learn a large and complex codebase in a timely manner
• Strong ability to write maintainable software in a multi-language and multi-process codebase, ensuring robustness when changes are made
• Experience working on performance-critical system software
• Good understanding of web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, and CSS), and comfortable navigating their specifications, centering around enhancing user experience, privacy and performance
• Creative problem-solver and proficient debugger and profiler
• Great written communication skills and ability to lead discussions effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Commitment to our values:
  • Welcoming differences
  • Being relationship-minded
  • Practicing responsible participation
  • Having grit

What you'll be doing

• Improve the DOM, HTML, editing, user interaction capabilities of our Web engine, with a focus on performance, security, interoperability and accessibility
• Read and implement API specifications, as well as contributing to the standards process by participating in or driving discussions with the Web community
• Develop and debug in a large complex code base
• Investigate and propose solutions and architectural changes
• Drive features and projects from start to completion
• Collaborate with the widespread Firefox team on shared goals

Perks and Benefits

• 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)