Mozilla

Contract Senior Software Engineer - WebGL (Color/Graphics)

Mozilla • $125K — $150K *
US-Anywhere
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Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in C++ (Rust knowledge beneficial)
  • Experience with graphics and GPU technologies, preferably WebGL
  • Must possess a security-focused mindset and familiarity with sandbox and IPC architectures
  • Proven debugging skills in multithreaded environments
  • Prior browser-engine or Gecko experience is a plus
  • Experience in security research or fuzzing is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and address WebGL bugs in Gecko, focusing on security vulnerabilities
  • Develop and execute tests for WebGL functionality
  • Collaborate with graphics module owners during code review
  • Implement fixes and ensure they are successfully integrated
  • Manage and prioritize ongoing WebGL bug queue

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge WebGL functionalities
  • Potential for professional growth within a dedicated graphics team
  • Engagement with a collaborative work culture
  • Access to a vibrant open-source community
  • Contribute to the security and performance of Firefox
Full Job Description
The role

You will diagnose and fix WebGL bugs in Gecko and improve its functionality and security within the Firefox graphics team.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and fix WebGL bugs in Gecko (C++/Rust), including security bugs
  • Write tests, work through code review with graphics module owners, and land fixes, with uplifts where needed.
  • Keep the ongoing WebGL bug queue under control
Definition of done

Reviewed WebGL fixes and new code landed with tests
Required qualifications
  • Strong C++ (Rust a plus).
  • Graphics / GPU experience, ideally WebGL.
  • Security mindset, and comfort with sandbox and IPC architectures (WebGL is a security target).
  • Strong debugging in a multithreaded codebase.
Preferred
  • Prior browser-engine / Gecko experience.
  • Security research or fuzzing experience.

About Mozilla

Mozilla is a global community of technologists, thinkers, and builders working together to keep the internet open and accessible to all. The company is best known for its flagship product, the Firefox web browser, which is used by millions of people around the world. In addition to its browser, Mozilla also develops a range of other products and services, including a mobile operating system, a password manager, and a virtual private network (VPN) service.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Founded
1998
* Ladders Estimates

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