Senior Software Engineer, Firefox Desktop

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as Software Engineer
• Experience with systems-level programming on at least one major platform (Windows, macOS)
• Solid programming skills in C/C++
• Effective communicator and collaborator, especially in distributed teams
• Ability to break down technical work and make steady progress within project timelines
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to team success

Nice to Haves

• Programming experience in Rust
• Experience working with Windows and/or macOS APIs at a low level (e.g., Win32, Cocoa)
• Additional experience with Linux, or macOS internals
• Contributions to open source projects

What You'll Be Doing

• Contribute to the development and improvement of Firefox features related to installs, updates, and OS integrations
• Help implement enhancements to the Firefox installation and update experience, using data insights to guide development
• Tackle platform-specific challenges in low-level operating system integration on Windows and/or macOS
• Collaborate with your manager and teammates to scope and prioritize work in alignment with the team’s goals
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions with peers
• Take ownership of complex bugs and lead efforts to improve the Firefox experience for hundreds of millions of users
• Work closely with your geographically distributed team in a highly collaborative environment

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)