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Contract Staff Software Engineer - (Firefox) C++,Storage Encryption

Mozilla

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LocationUnited Kingdom
SeniorityStaff
CompanyMozilla
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Contract Staff Software Engineer role at Mozilla, remote in the United Kingdom, focused on implementing and shipping Firefox Storage Encryption Everywhere. Requires strong C++, substantial browser-engine and database experience, familiarity with web standards and Web Platform Tests, and multithreaded debugging and optimization skills.

Role lane

Customer success, Data, Product, Software

Where you can work

United Kingdom

Working hours

Timezone overlap is not stated.

Arrangement

Staff · Contract

Required signals
C++Browser-engine developmentDatabase experienceWeb standardsWeb Platform TestsDebugging and optimization in multithreaded codebasesOpen-source collaboration, code review, and upstream contributions
Preferred signals
Gecko or other major browser-engine contributionsFamiliarity with standards bodies and specification processes
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C++Browser-engine developmentDatabase experienceWeb standardsWeb Platform TestsDebugging and optimization in multithreaded codebasesOpen-source collaboration, code review, and upstream contributionsGecko or other major browser-engine contributionsFamiliarity with standards bodies and specification processesRemote
Job description

Contract Staff Software Engineer - (Firefox) C++,Storage Encryption at Mozilla

The role

You will help the Firefox DOM LWS team to implement tasks for Storage Encryption everywhere, helping to drive the in-progress project through to completion .

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to delivering Storage Encryption Everywhere in Gecko, which may include tasks such as migrating data between schemas, implementing data storage in PBM and integration testing.
  • Write and pass Web Platform Tests, and add Gecko tests as needed.
  • Work through code review with the relevant Gecko module owners and iterate to landing.
  • Surface and help resolve any specification questions the implementation raises.
  • Shepherd the feature through Nightly, Beta, and Release. Fix correctness, performance issues and regressions.

Definition of done

Ship Storage Encryption Everywhere to release channel. Fix triaged and prioritized issues.

Required qualifications

  • Strong C++.
  • Substantial experience in a browser-engine codebase, ideally Firefox/Gecko.
  • Substantial experience in databases.
  • Familiarity with web standards and Web Platform Tests.
  • Strong debugging and optimization in a multithreaded codebase.
  • Comfort working in the open: public bugs, code review, and upstream landing.

Preferred

  • Prior contributions to Gecko or another major browser engine.
  • Familiarity with the relevant standards body and specification process.
Company context

Working remotely at Mozilla

A lot of companies say they’re “mission-driven. ” Our unique corporate structure guarantees that every decision we make upholds our mission: to ensure the internet remains open and accessible.

Headquarters
United States, United Kingdom, China, Germany, France, and Canada
Team size
1001-5000
Founded
2005
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Review current openings on Mozilla's official careers page before applying.

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