Web Platform Engineer
Job description
About the Position
Join our Web Platform team!
Igalia is looking for someone to join our web platform team. This person will work on the implementation of web standards as well as directly with standards bodies in order to write and test new web standards. Part of this job involves implementing standards for large, open-source browser engines using systems level programming languages like C++, though prior experience is not required. Good communication skills and the ability to seek consensus among different parties are especially important when working on standards as well as being a part of Igalia.
Be sure to mention any relevant experience you might have with the web platform, multimedia, embedded devices, compilers, networking, or any type of systems programming.
Responsibilities
- Implement web standards
- Collaborate with standards bodies
- Write and test new web standards
- Implement standards for large, open-source browser engines
Requirements
- Good communication skills
- Ability to seek consensus among different parties
We Offer
- Remote-friendly environment
- Collaborative and supportive environment
- Democratic, consensus-based assembly structure
About the Company
We provide a remote-friendly, collaborative, and supportive environment in which Igalians from around the globe participate equally in the management and decision-making process of the company via our democratic, consensus-based assembly structure.
Remote-friendly environment
We provide a remote-friendly, collaborative, and supportive environment.
Participate on equal terms
Igalians share responsibilities and receive equal pay.
Collaborate in person
We hold annual company-wide retreats to foster in-person connections and team integration.
Choose the right work place for you
We provide a budget to fund a co-working space, or to help run a home office.
Spend time with your new baby!
New parents receive 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
Purchase the hardware you need
Every Igalian has access to a recurring budget to spend on work-related equipment.
Create your own work day schedule
Igalians design their own schedule to work during the time of the day that is best for them.
Recharge with paid time off
Igalians have 7 weeks (35 days) of paid time off to use as they wish on vacations, national holidays, or personal downtime.
Navigate the early years with a mentor
Mentors help new Igalians integrate into the company and continue their professional development.
Collaborate with your peers
At Igalia, we care about collaboration. We work together, not compete against each other.
Join Us!
If you are interested in the above position, please fill in the form below.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
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