Contract Staff Software Engineer - Performance Graphics (C++,Rust, WebGL)

About the Position

We are looking for a Contract Staff Software Engineer to join our Performance Graphics team at Mozilla Corporation. You will focus on maintaining and enhancing the graphics code in Firefox, ensuring it remains healthy and efficient.

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 out code reviews and routine upkeep so the full-time engineers can focus on performance.

Requirements

• Strong C++ and/or Rust skills.
• Knowledge of graphics frameworks and GPU architecture.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills in a multithreaded codebase.
• Ability to work independently and lead technically in a large, mature codebase.

Nice to Have

• Shader languages.
• Experience with mobile/Android.
• Open-source collaboration experience.

We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $131,400-$186,172 CAD per year.
• Flexible work environment with remote options in Canada.
• Reimbursement for professional development (up to $3,000/year).
• A work setup including the latest hardware and software of your choice.

About the Company

At Mozilla, we’re serving humanity-by maintaining a safe, open internet-while also helping the individual humans employed here to reach their personal and professional goals. With a relatively small team serving hundreds of millions of people, a culture of exploration, and a commitment to mentorship, opportunities abound to learn and grow at Mozilla.

Our values drive our actions

• Purpose is built into our work, with our mission driving every decision.
• We challenge assumptions, the status quo, ourselves, and each other.
• We are transparent: in our code, our business partnerships, and our everyday interactions.
• We seek out people from diverse backgrounds and with perspectives different from our own.
• We pair purpose with performance and put people ahead of profit.

Our impact is global

• 1000+ paid staff from over 30 countries.
• Thousands of volunteer contributors across six continents.
• 2 global offices: Berlin and Toronto.
• 9 coworking space locations: San Francisco, San Mateo, London, Paris, Portland, Tulsa, Vancouver, Chicago, and Bellevue.
• Hundreds of home offices globally.

Our benefits are world-class

• Flexible work environment (majority of Mozillians work remotely).
• Industry-leading paid parental leave (up to 26 weeks of fully paid leave for childbearing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-childbearing parents).
• Reimbursement for professional development (up to $3,000/year).
• A work setup including the latest hardware and software of your choice.