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New Products Principal Engineer

Mozilla Corporation is a non-profit-backed technology company that shapes the internet through products like Firefox and focuses on privacy, AI, and open-source software.
$184,000 - $288,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For New Products Principal Engineer

Mozilla Corporation, the non-profit-backed technology company behind Firefox, is seeking a founding Principal Software Engineer to lead their New Products team in building a cutting-edge browser-automation stack for AI agents. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in distributed systems, browser automation, and AI tooling.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of web automation technology while working for an organization committed to making the internet better for people. As the technical visionary for this initiative, you'll be architecting platforms, writing production code, and leading a small, dynamic team of engineers.

The role demands a unique blend of technical excellence and leadership skills, requiring 10+ years of software engineering experience and proven expertise in languages like Go, Ruby, and TypeScript. You'll be responsible for developing high-performance systems, mentoring team members, and ensuring technical decisions align with Mozilla's mission and business goals.

Mozilla offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary ranges ($184,000-$288,000 USD depending on location), medical coverage, retirement benefits, and various wellness perks. The position is remote-friendly within the US, providing flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned technical leader who is passionate about open-source software, privacy-focused technology, and creating developer tools that will shape the future of AI-driven web automation. You'll be joining a mission-driven organization that values diversity, innovation, and making a positive impact on the internet ecosystem.

Last updated 19 days ago

Responsibilities For New Products Principal Engineer

  • Define and communicate the long-term technical roadmap for browser-automation stack
  • Write elegant, high-performance code daily in languages such as Go, Ruby on Rails, and TypeScript
  • Design distributed, fault-tolerant services and developer-facing SDKs/APIs
  • Own cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, security, and observability
  • Grow, mentor, and inspire a world-class engineering team
  • Work closely with product, design, and developer-relations teams
  • Translate complex technical trade-offs into clear language for stakeholders

Requirements For New Products Principal Engineer

Go
TypeScript
Ruby
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience building high-performance developer tools, SDKs, or distributed systems
  • Expert-level proficiency in at least two of: Go, Ruby (Rails), Python or TypeScript/JavaScript
  • Deep understanding of browser internals and automation frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with modern AI/ML workflows or agent frameworks
  • Strong focus on code quality, testability, performance, and operational excellence
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • At least 3 years leading technical teams or large projects

Benefits For New Products Principal Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
  • Quarterly all-company wellness days
  • Country-specific holidays plus birthday day off
  • One-time home-office stipend
  • Annual professional development budget
  • Quarterly well-being stipend
  • Considerable paid parental leave
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Performance-based bonus plans

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