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Staff Software Engineer, Mozilla VPN

Mozilla Corporation is a non-profit-backed technology company that shapes the internet through products like Firefox and Pocket, serving 225 million users monthly.
$41,000 - $55,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
6+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Mozilla VPN

Mozilla Corporation, the non-profit-backed technology company behind Firefox and Pocket, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Mozilla VPN team. This remote position offers an opportunity to work on a cross-platform VPN application available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The role involves architecting and developing security solutions while working with a global engineering team.

The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years of software engineering experience with expert-level C/C++ proficiency and deep knowledge of networking protocols and security practices. You'll be responsible for driving architecture decisions, implementing new features, and improving existing functionality across multiple platforms. The position requires strong debugging skills, particularly with network-related issues, and the ability to mentor other engineers.

Mozilla offers an attractive compensation package including performance bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, retirement contributions with immediate vesting, and various wellness benefits. The company's mission-driven approach focuses on keeping the internet open and accessible to all, making it an ideal place for engineers passionate about impact and open-source technology.

Working at Mozilla means joining a team dedicated to building the internet as a public resource. The company values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of internet privacy and security while working on widely-used open-source products.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Mozilla VPN

  • Drive the architecture, development, and optimization of the Mozilla VPN client across platforms
  • Work closely with cross functional colleagues, providing technical insight
  • Maintain high-quality code and enforce security best practices
  • Mentor engineers by providing comprehensive code reviews
  • Triage, debug and resolve software defects

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Mozilla VPN

Go
JavaScript
Python
TypeScript
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience
  • Expert level proficiency in C/C++
  • Expertise in networking protocols and privacy/security best practices
  • Extensive knowledge of core OS concepts of Windows or Mac
  • Experience developing cross-platform applications
  • Experience debugging network related problems
  • Excellent communication skills and experience mentoring engineers

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Mozilla VPN

401k
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • Performance-based bonus plans
  • 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
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee referral bonus program

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