Mozilla
Contract Software Engineer - DOM Core Firefox/Gecko
Remote work allowed only within certain countries or regions.
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Salary
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Location
Timezone
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Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
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Remote flexibility
Region Restricted
Remote work is allowed, but only for candidates based in France, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote France; Remote Germany; Remote UK, Remote Canada"
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- Applications outside the listed area are usually rejected
- Timezone overlap with the listed area is often expected
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About the role
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.
Requirements
- ·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.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, region restricted, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Mozilla, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (GMT).
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