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Staff Software Engineer, Mozilla VPN

Mozilla Corporation is a non-profit-backed technology company that creates products like Firefox browser and Pocket, serving 225 million users monthly while focusing on making the internet better for people.
$75,000 - $100,000
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, based in Spain, offers an exciting opportunity to work on a critical privacy-focused product serving millions of users worldwide.

The role involves leading the development and optimization of the Mozilla VPN client across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of implementing new features while ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability. The position requires expert-level proficiency in C/C++, deep understanding of networking protocols, and extensive experience with cross-platform development.

Mozilla offers an exceptional compensation package with a salary range of €75,000 - €100,000 EUR, along with comprehensive benefits including performance bonuses, full medical coverage, retirement contributions with immediate vesting, and various wellness benefits. The company's unique position as a non-profit-backed organization means your work directly contributes to making the internet better for everyone, not shareholders.

The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years of software engineering experience, strong expertise in security best practices, and excellent mentorship abilities. You'll work in a global, remote team environment, collaborating with cross-functional colleagues to drive feature development while maintaining high-quality code standards. This is an opportunity to contribute to open-source software that enables people to enjoy the internet on their own terms while working for an organization committed to keeping the internet open and accessible to all.

Last updated 21 hours ago

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 to drive feature development
  • Maintain high-quality code, enforce security best practices, and mentor engineers
  • Triage, debug and resolve software defects

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Mozilla VPN

Linux
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience
  • Expert level proficiency in C/C++
  • Expertise in networking protocols and privacy and 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

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Generous performance-based bonus plans
  • 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

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