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Contract Staff Software Engineer role at Mozilla focused on Firefox's Graphics area maintenance and engineering (C++, Rust, WebGL). Remote work location Canada only. Required skills include strong C++ and/or Rust, graphics frameworks, GPU architecture, debugging, optimization, and multithreading. Salary range approximately $98k to $140k USD depending on Canadian location tier.
Backend, Mobile engineering, Software
Canada
Timezone overlap is not stated.
mid-level · contract
- Required timezone overlap is not stated
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The role
You will take on the ongoing maintenance and engineering work in Firefox’s Graphics area (rendering, compositing, images, canvas, WebGL). You help keep the graphics code healthy.
Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day Graphics maintenance: bug fixes, regressions, test upkeep, incoming issues.
- Diagnose and fix graphics problems across platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android).
- Carry code review and routine upkeep so the FTE engineers can focus on performance.
Definition of done
A healthy Graphics area, backlog and regressions kept down, with the team’s senior engineers freed to focus on performance.
Required qualifications
- Strong C++ and/or Rust.
- Knowledge of graphics frameworks and GPU architecture.
- Strong debugging and optimization in a multithreaded codebase.
- Able to work independently and lead technically in a large, mature codebase.
Preferred
- Shader languages; mobile/Android; open-source collaboration.
Hiring Ranges
Canada Tier 1 Locations
$145,800 — $186,172 CAD
Canada Tier 2 Locations
$131,400 — $154,600 CAD
Working remotely at Mozilla
A lot of companies say they’re “mission-driven. ” Our unique corporate structure guarantees that every decision we make upholds our mission: to ensure the internet remains open and accessible.
- Headquarters
- United States, United Kingdom, China, Germany, France, and Canada
- Team size
- 1001-5000
- Founded
- 2005
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