Full-Time

Senior Front-End Engineer

Firefox

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Mozilla

Mozilla

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops Firefox browser and privacy tools

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

CA$94k - CA$151kAnnually

Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 4+ years experience as a software engineer
  • 3+ years working experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Interest in and ability to work with a distributed team (requires good asynchronous written communication skills as well as good verbal communication skills)
  • Happy to provide and receive constructive feedback
  • Will contribute by asking questions and proposing new ideas
  • A love of working with others collaboratively
  • Commitment to our values: Welcoming differences, Being relationship-minded, Practicing responsible participation, Having grit
Responsibilities
  • Build high quality user interfaces for Firefox with accessibility and usability in mind
  • Write code and tests, build prototypes, tackle problems with no clear solution, collaborate with other designers and engineers to make the web a better place
  • Learn about a wide variety of problems and solutions across a large, mature codebase
  • Work with cross functional teams, building relationships and fostering collaboration to reach shared goals
  • Help to level-up the skills of your fellow engineers through code reviews, giving talks, and/or writing documentation
  • Promote and maintain high standards of code-quality, focusing on performance, testing, security, usability, accessibility and maintainability
  • Work with driven, committed team members to bring the open web to people around the world
  • Contribute to improving engineering practices and procedures

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 sets Mozilla apart from traditional for-profit tech companies. Additionally, Mozilla offers premium services like Mozilla VPN and engages in advocacy through the Mozilla Foundation, supporting open-source projects and internet literacy initiatives. The company's goal is to empower users and create a healthier internet ecosystem.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$3.4M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Anonym enhances Mozilla's privacy features and market position.
  • Mozilla Monitor Plus launch aligns with mission to attract privacy-conscious users.
  • Collaboration with Flower Labs could lead to innovative privacy-preserving AI solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Privacy complaint by NOYB could damage Mozilla's reputation and lead to legal challenges.
  • 30% staff layoffs may disrupt operations and affect innovation.
  • Integration challenges with Anonym may arise due to differing corporate cultures.

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.