Senior Software Engineer, Firefox Security

Requirements

• Strong software engineering and security fundamentals: Experience in software engineering, proficiency in C/C++, and understanding of security principles, including cryptographic protocols.
• Experience building and maintaining complex software systems: Ability to contribute to the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software in large-scale or security-sensitive environments.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills: Expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues in multi-threaded, cross-platform native applications.
• Collaborative and effective communicator: Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn: Demonstrated curiosity and desire to deepen expertise while continuously improving engineering skills.
• Web platform and modern systems experience: Familiarity with web technologies and interest/experience in Rust.

What you'll be doing

• Advance Firefox's security architecture and cryptography stack: Contribute to improvements in Firefox's core security systems.
• Design and implement web platform security features: Develop and ship web platform features in collaboration with teammates.
• Improve browser reliability, performance, and resource efficiency: Investigate and resolve issues impacting stability and performance.
• Collaborate on security initiatives: Partner with engineers across teams to address security issues.
• Contribute to technical design and planning: Participate in technical discussions and project planning for security-related initiatives.

Perks and Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus plans for eligible employees
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
• Quarterly all-company wellness days
• 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 such as life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. (varies by country)