About this team:The Firefox team is a community of engineers who care deeply about delivering the fastest, friendliest, most usable browser possible. We are responsible for making the things you see in the browser work securely, quickly, and well! The Desktop integrations team is a cross-functional team that focuses on updates, installs and integrating Firefox with different OS platforms. As part of the Desktop Integrations team, you will be responsible for all things related to OS integration (particularly Windows and macOS) and helping us grow our user base.
Our team is geographically distributed, and working in the open is the norm. We contribute to the code driving the Firefox browser on all desktop platforms.
About the role: A Software Engineer is an early-career individual contributor who is growing in their ability to take on more complex tasks. At Mozilla, this role involves working on engineering projects that typically span several weeks and require collaboration with peers. Software Engineers at this level contribute to implementation, ask thoughtful questions, and raise blockers early. They communicate clearly within their team, follow team processes, and steadily build expertise in their domain.
What you'll do:- Assist in the development and maintenance of Firefox features related to installs, updates, and OS integrations.
- Work on improvements to the Firefox installation and update process with guidance from senior engineers.
- Support efforts to solve platform-specific challenges on Windows and/or macOS, particularly where Firefox must interact directly with the operating system.
- Collaborate with your manager and teammates to define and scope tasks, with regular check-ins to share progress and ask for support when needed.
- Participate in code reviews to grow your understanding and contribute to a high-quality codebase.
- Help identify and fix bugs that improve the Firefox experience for our global user base.
- Engage with a distributed team and contribute positively to our open and inclusive work environment.
What you'll bring: - Some experience with systems-level programming on a major platform (e.g., Windows, macOS).
- Proficiency with C/C++ programming.
- Willingness to communicate clearly, ask questions, and seek feedback.
- Ability to contribute to collaborative projects and steadily build up your technical and problem-solving skills.
- A growth mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to impactful software.
Bonus Points- Exposure to or experience with Rust.
- Familiarity with Linux, or macOS internals.
- Exposure to or familiarity with native Windows or macOS APIs (such as Win32 or Cocoa)
- Previous participation in open source projects or a strong interest in learning how to contribute.
We value a variety of voices within our team and at Mozilla. You don't need to check every box on this list to apply.
What you'll get:- Generous performance-based bonus plans to all regular employees - we share in our success as one team
- Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
- Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
- Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
- One-time home office stipend
- Annual professional development budget
- Quarterly well-being stipend
- Considerable paid parental leave
- Employee referral bonus program
- Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)
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Req ID: R3253
Hiring Ranges:Canada Tier 1 Locations
$82,000-$110,000 CAD
Canada Tier 2 Locations
$74,000-$99,000 CAD
