Contract Staff Software Engineer-FireFox Layout
Core
Maintain and optimize the Firefox browser rendering codebase, focusing on CSS, page layout, and cross-platform stability.
Role type
Senior Staff Software Engineer (Browser Layout)
Builds
Firefox browser rendering engine and layout systems
Domain
Web Browsers / C++ Systems Programming
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C++, CSS, web page layout, multithreaded debugging, performance optimization, cross-platform engineering
Preferred skills
JavaScript, Rust, web browser architecture, web standards, mobile web development, AI-assisted development tools
Technologies
C++, CSS, JavaScript, Rust, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day maintenance of the browser Layout area, diagnose and resolve complex Layout issues across multiple OS, investigate performance and stability problems, review code to maintain quality, monitor and reduce technical backlog, work independently at a technical leadership level, participate in web standards discussions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership autonomy