Senior Contract C++ / JavaScript Software Engineer (Browser Engine)

Thuiswerken28 days ago

RemoteIn English

About the job

Mozilla is looking for a contract software engineer to contribute to the DOM Core of Firefox/Gecko. This remote role focuses on improving the correctness of the browser engine through test development and code fixes.

What you will do

Write Web-Platform tests to improve coverage
Write Gecko mochitests as needed
Fix problems and pass tests to improve Gecko correctness
Work through code review with Gecko module owners and iterate to landing

What you bring

Substantial experience in a browser-engine codebase or automating for a browser-engine, ideally Firefox/Gecko
Solid JavaScript skills for writing automated tests
Proficiency in C++ development
Strong debugging skills in a large mature codebase
Comfort working in the open: public bugs, code review, upstream landing

Nice to have

Prior contributions to Gecko or another major browser engine
Familiarity with web standards and Web Platform Tests

What you get

Contract position
Remote work

About Mozilla

Mozilla is the organization behind Firefox and other open-source web technologies.

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