Contract Staff Software Engineer – Performance Graphics
Software Engineer
Posted Oct 2 (30 days ago) · Last updated Nov 1 · Open 30 days. This role usually stays open about 26 days
Key facts
Software Engineer for Firefox graphics, remote Canada; contract staff role.
How this salary compares
€6,811 - €9,650128% above senior roles
This salary is above the market medianBased on 48 job postings
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| senior roles | €3,932 per month | €5,590 per month | €7,411 per month |
| This offer | €10,950 per month | €13,232 per month | €15,514 per month |
Statistics Finland’s earnings for the occupation group “Software developers” (2024), raised to July–September 2026. Job ads only set the differences by place and level. · Data and reuse
Where and how
- Field
- Technology
- Languages required
- English
Original job ad
As published by Mozilla
The role You will take on the ongoing maintenance and engineering work in Firefox’s Graphics area (rendering, compositing, images, canvas, WebGL). You help keep the graphics code healthy. 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 code review and routine upkeep so the FTE engineers can focus on performance. Definition of done A healthy Graphics area, backlog and regressions kept down, with the team’s senior engineers freed to focus on performance.
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About the role
Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.
Requirements
- Strong C++ and/or Rust
- Knowledge of graphics frameworks and GPU architecture
- Strong debugging and optimization in a multithreaded codebase
- Able to work independently and lead technically in a large, mature codebase
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 code review and routine upkeep so the FTE engineers can focus on performance
Skills & technologies
C++RustGraphicsWebGLPerformance Optimization
Benefits & perks
About Mozilla
Mozilla · 10 open roles
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About the employer
Mozilla Corporation is a global technology company focused on building the internet as a public resource.
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