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Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Networking

Posted on 10/24/2024

Mozilla

Mozilla

501-1,000 employees

Not-for-profit organization promoting internet health

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$138k - $237kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
C/C++
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
  • Skilled in C++ and Rust. Proficient in other languages.
  • Skilled professional in HTTP protocols and implementations (HTTP/2, HTTP/3, QUIC, TLS, etc.)
  • Experience implementing networking standards in production code.
  • Familiarity with congestion control principles and modern OS dataplane primitives.
  • Experience performing high level system design, project planning, roadmap strategy and resourcing.
  • Experience and comfortable working with distributed teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, positive, team oriented,
  • Experience with conflict resolution and decision making.
  • Actively coaches and shares knowledge.
  • Experience working on a cross-platform native application.
  • Creative problem-solver and skilled debugger.
  • Experience writing and debugging multi-threaded code.
  • Experience with understanding and contributing to a large and complex multi-language code base.
Responsibilities
  • Improve Firefox’s web browsing experience with a particular focus on the networking stack, network related protocols and API’s, e.g. QUIC, Fetch, WebSockets, WebTransport, etc.
  • Design and implement new web platform features, or improvements to existing ones, in collaboration with the web community.
  • Diagnose and fix problems in our multi-threaded codebase.
  • Diagnose and fix platform-specific networking issues.
  • Improve Firefox’s stability, correctness and performance.
  • Analyze and reduce Firefox’s memory usage.
  • Work cooperatively with other Mozillians to identify and correct issues.

Mozilla operates as a not-for-profit organization focused on promoting an open and accessible internet. Its main product is the Firefox browser, which emphasizes user privacy and security. Mozilla generates revenue through partnerships and search engine royalties, allowing it to reinvest in projects that enhance internet health rather than distributing profits to shareholders. This commitment to user empowerment and ethical practices sets Mozilla apart from traditional for-profit tech companies. Additionally, Mozilla engages in advocacy and educational initiatives through the Mozilla Foundation, supporting open-source projects and internet literacy programs. The goal of Mozilla is to create a better internet for everyone by prioritizing user-centric products and fostering a healthier online ecosystem.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$3.4M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mozilla's acquisition of privacy tech startup Anonym enhances its capabilities in user privacy and security.
  • The release of Firefox 2.0 Beta 2 and Firefox 121 demonstrates Mozilla's ongoing commitment to improving its flagship product.
  • Mozilla's partnerships, such as with Onerep for Mozilla Monitor Plus, highlight its dedication to comprehensive privacy services.

What critics are saying

  • Operating as a not-for-profit may limit Mozilla's financial resources compared to for-profit competitors.
  • The crowded browser market, with dominant players like Google Chrome, poses a significant challenge to Firefox's market share.

What makes Mozilla unique

  • Mozilla operates as a not-for-profit organization, reinvesting revenue into mission-driven projects rather than distributing profits to shareholders, unlike most tech companies.
  • The company's strong focus on privacy, security, and open-source technology sets it apart in a market dominated by for-profit entities.
  • Mozilla's advocacy and educational initiatives through the Mozilla Foundation further distinguish it as a mission-driven entity committed to internet health.

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Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness. Health Insurance.

Financial & Retirement.

401k Plan

Family & Parenting.

Work From Home.

Vacation & Time Off.

Perks & Discounts. Free Lunch or Snacks.

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