Phiture is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Graphics to define and drive architectural improvements for rendering in the Gecko Browser engine. You will be responsible for improving rendering performance, particularly on high resolution displays, and representing Mozilla in Standards development.
What You'll Do
- Define and drive architectural improvements for rendering in the Gecko Browser engine.
- Improve the rendering performance of the Gecko browser engine, particularly on high resolution displays.
- Write software in C++ and Rust, including tests and documentation.
- Participate in regular code reviews.
- Maintain the quality and security of our existing Graphics code by engaging with internal and external security researchers.
- Investigate and propose solutions and architectural changes to improve performance, reliability and reduce power usage.
- Represent Mozilla in Standards development alongside other industry leaders.
What We're Looking For
- At least five years of experience as a software engineer.
- Proficiency in C++ or Rust.
- Knowledge and experience with graphics frameworks: OpenGL ES, WebGL, Metal, WebGPU, Vulkan, DirectX 11/12, etc.
- Knowledge of GPU architectures and design.
- Strong debugging and optimization skills in multi-threaded code.
- Experience with, or interest in learning about, security sandboxing and IPC architectures.
- Commitment to our values: Welcoming differences, Being relationship-minded, Practicing responsible participation, Having grit.
Technical Stack
- C++
- Rust
- OpenGL ES
- WebGL
- Metal
- WebGPU
- Vulkan
- DirectX 11/12
Team & Environment
The Graphics Team supports painting content to the screen in Firefox on Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: £81,000 - £117,000 GBP
- Generous performance-based bonus plans
- Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
- Quarterly all-company wellness days
- 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)
Work Mode
This is a remote position based in the UK.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws.
