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 Finland, offers an opportunity to work on a critical privacy product serving millions of users worldwide.

The role involves developing and optimizing the Mozilla VPN client across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving architecture decisions, implementing new features, and improving existing functionality. The position requires expert-level C/C++ programming skills, deep understanding of networking protocols, and experience with cross-platform development.

Mozilla offers an attractive compensation package ranging from €55,000 to €74,000 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 their focus remains on improving the internet for people, not shareholders.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of software engineering experience, strong expertise in networking and security best practices, and proven experience mentoring other engineers. Knowledge of additional technologies like Rust, Go, Python, or TypeScript is a plus, as is experience with Qt and open-source contributions to networking projects.

Working at Mozilla means joining a mission-driven organization committed to keeping the internet open and accessible to all. The company values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on privacy-focused technology while working with a global team of passionate professionals.