c/c++ developer

Mozilla Corporation is a non-profit-backed technology company that develops open-source software, including the Firefox web browser. The organization focuses on maintaining a safe, open internet and building products that prioritize user privacy and accessibility.

• Advance Firefox's security architecture and cryptography stack by contributing to core security systems, cryptographic protocols, WebPKI, and security-sensitive web APIs;
• Develop and ship web platform features in collaboration with teammates and the broader web community;
• Investigate and resolve issues impacting browser stability, correctness, and performance;
• Analyze and improve memory usage and efficiency within a complex, multi-threaded browser environment;
• Partner with engineers across teams to identify, prioritize, and address security issues;
• Participate in debugging, root cause analysis, and implementation of effective long-term solutions;
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and project planning for security-related initiatives;
• Evaluate tradeoffs and contribute to engineering decisions.

• Proficiency in C/C++ and a solid understanding of security principles, including cryptographic protocols and implementations;
• Experience contributing to the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software in large-scale or security-sensitive environments;
• Expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues in multi-threaded, cross-platform native applications, including performance and memory-related challenges;
• Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and communicate technical concepts clearly;
• Demonstrated curiosity and desire to deepen expertise in browser security, cryptography, and systems programming;
• Nice to have: Familiarity with web technologies, experience with Rust, experience working within large complex multi-language codebases.

• Performance-based bonus plans;
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage;
• Retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting;
• Quarterly all-company wellness days and well-being stipends;
• Country-specific holidays and birthday leave;
• Home office stipend and annual professional development budget;
• Paid parental leave;
• Employee referral bonus program;
• Life, AD&D, disability, and EAP benefits (varies by country).