Contract Software Engineer - DOM Core Firefox/Gecko

Posted 5 Days Ago
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3 Locations
Remote
Senior level
Internet of Things
The Role
Improve Firefox Gecko’s Session History health by writing Web Platform Tests and Gecko mochitests, fixing test failures and code issues, debugging a mature browser-engine codebase, and collaborating through code review and upstream landing.
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The role

You will help the Firefox DOM Core team improve the health of the Session History area. You will write tests to improve the coverage; you will fix tests and/or problems to improve the Gecko correctness.

Responsibilities
  • Write Web-Platform tests to improve the coverage, and Gecko mochitests as needed 
  • Fix the problems and pass the tests to improve the Gecko correctness
  • Work through code review with the relevant Gecko module owners and iterate to landing
Definition of done

Improved Session History test coverage and code correctness in Gecko, measured by passed test cases, allowing the team’s senior engineers to focus on security, performance and strategic projects.

Required qualifications
  • Substantial experience in a browser-engine codebase or in automating for a browser-engine, ideally Firefox/Gecko.
  • Solid Javascript and applying that language skill to write automated tests.
  • Proficiency in and experience developing software in C++.
  • Strong debugging skills in a mature larget codebase.
  • Comfort working in the open: public bugs, code review, and upstream landing.
Preferred
  • Prior contributions to Gecko or another major browser engine.
  • Familiarity with web standards and Web Platform Tests.

Skills Required

  • Substantial experience in a browser-engine codebase or browser-engine automation, ideally Firefox or Gecko
  • Solid JavaScript skills applied to automated testing
  • Proficiency and experience developing software in C++
  • Strong debugging skills in a mature, large codebase
  • Comfort working in the open, including public bugs, code review, and upstream landing
  • Prior contributions to Gecko or another major browser engine
  • Familiarity with web standards and Web Platform Tests

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  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is fully employer‑paid in the U.S. and Canada, with generous coverage noted in most other countries. Mental‑health care access, including therapy and coaching, is emphasized.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as substantial for both childbearing and non‑childbearing parents in the U.S. and Canada. Family‑friendly policies extend to dependent healthcare coverage.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance‑based bonus plans are offered to all regular employees, with individual targets and quarterly opportunities. This cash‑oriented model provides predictable, company‑wide incentive structures.

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