Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Release Engineering

Posted on 8/1/2024

Mozilla

Mozilla

1,001-5,000 employees

Not-for-profit organization promoting internet health

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

CA$124k - CA$186kAnnually

Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
AWS
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • You have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in an object-oriented programming (OOP) language (preferably Python)
  • You have published Android and/or iOS applications for 4 years
  • You have built and maintained CI/CD pipelines for 5 years
  • You have worked cloud providers like AWS, GCP, Azure for 3 years
  • Having several years in making reliable and secure deployments
  • Being comfortable developing in Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, experience with shell scripting
  • You are pragmatic about how to move things forward in specific time frames including trade-offs and safeguards when implementing new functionality
  • You are an excellent communicator and have participated effectively on a team distributed across time zones
  • You have a proven track record of finishing projects where the work spans several months
  • Commitment to our values: Welcoming differences, Being relationship-minded, Practicing responsible participation, Having grit
Responsibilities
  • Help chart the future path of Mozilla’s Release Engineering team
  • Write software that scales - tens of thousands of tasks are run to build, test, and release Firefox every single day
  • Troubleshoot, resolve, and optimize deployment and infrastructure issues on a large existing codebase - with an emphasis on stability and long term planning
  • Work with a geographically-distributed development team between North America and Europe
  • Collaborate with other teams by providing code review and technical direction
  • Mentor other team members and be mentored by more senior team members
  • Responding to critical service outages (during normal working hours - no on call rotation is required)

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

4%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mozilla's acquisition of Anonym enhances its privacy and security offerings.
  • The launch of Mozilla Monitor Plus meets growing demand for privacy solutions.
  • Laura Chambers' appointment as CEO may bring strategic insights to Mozilla.

What critics are saying

  • Privacy complaint against Mozilla could damage its reputation as a privacy-focused organization.
  • Layoffs at Mozilla Foundation may disrupt operations and affect innovation.
  • Integration challenges may arise from Anonym's acquisition due to cultural differences.

What makes Mozilla unique

  • Mozilla operates as a not-for-profit, prioritizing user empowerment over profit.
  • Mozilla reinvests revenue into mission-driven projects, unlike traditional for-profit companies.
  • Mozilla's open-source technology and privacy focus distinguish it in the tech industry.

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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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