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Contract Staff Software Engineer - Performance Graphics (C++,Rust, WebGL)

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Hiring Remotely in Canada
146K-186K Annually
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Remote
Hiring Remotely in Canada
146K-186K Annually
Entry level
Maintain and improve Firefox Graphics code covering rendering, compositing, images, canvas, and WebGL. Diagnose and fix cross-platform graphics issues, resolve bugs and regressions, maintain tests, review code, and manage incoming issues. The role requires strong C++ or Rust skills, graphics framework and GPU architecture knowledge, multithreaded debugging and optimization ability, and independent technical leadership in a mature codebase.
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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.

Required qualifications
  • 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.
Preferred
  • Shader languages; mobile/Android; open-source collaboration.

Hiring Ranges:

Canada Tier 1 Locations
$145,800$186,172 CAD
Canada Tier 2 Locations
$131,400$154,600 CAD

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