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Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Credential Management

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Mozilla

Mozilla

501-1,000 employees

Not-for-profit organization promoting internet health

Consumer Software
Cybersecurity
Education

Compensation Overview

$115k - $186kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
JavaScript
Management
SQL
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 7+ years of overall software engineering experience.
  • Proven ability to successfully lead and ship complex software projects.
  • Experience in working on complex full stack systems at scale.
  • Proven experience in JavaScript. C++ and/or Rust is a bonus.
  • Proven knowledge of core web technologies (HTML, DOM, Origins).
  • Working experience with SQL.
  • Ability to take initiative in a loosely structured environment to lead your team to success.
  • An interest and ability to work in a distributed and cross-functional team (which requires good asynchronous written communication skills as well as good verbal communication skills).
  • Creative problem-solving. You like to take initiative to push projects forward but know when to involve others.
  • Commitment to our values:
  • + Welcoming differences
  • + Being relationship-minded
  • + Practicing responsible participation
  • + Having grit
Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver long term projects that impact multiple cross-functional and cross-platform teams across Mozilla and that support the Credential Management space.
  • Technical ownership over major components of Firefox, taking responsibility for their maintenance and architectural improvement over time.
  • Ensure that the software your team delivers is high quality, measurable, and maintainable.
  • Participate in defining and shaping auto-fill web standards.
  • Responsible for the triaging and resolution of product issues that impact our users – large and small.
  • Mentor others by stewarding some of your responsibilities to more junior engineers.
  • Work with cross-functional teams across Mozilla to support, and extend, existing systems to apply innovative ways and technologies in reaching strategic Firefox objectives and goals.
  • Collaborate with management to provide feedback on our strategy and turn that strategy into concrete actions for the team.

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

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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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.

Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness. Health Insurance.

Financial & Retirement.

401k Plan

Family & Parenting.

Work From Home.

Vacation & Time Off.

Perks & Discounts. Free Lunch or Snacks.