Contract staff software engineer-firefox layout

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winnipeg, manitoba, Canada Devconnectplatform Full-time
# Contract Staff Software Engineer-Fire Fox Layout Mozilla131k–218k CADContractremote
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· posted 6 Oct 2026. The application happens there, not on Dev Connect. Apply on Jobicy## Description You will take on the ongoing maintenance and routine engineering work in Firefox’s Layout area (CSS, page layout, APZ, text, images). Working independently at a tech-lead level, you keep the Layout code healthy. Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day Layout maintenance: fix bugs and regressions, keep tests green, handle incoming issues.
- Diagnose and fix Layout problems across platforms (Windows, mac OS, Linux, Android).
- Carry code review and routine upkeep so the FTE engineers can focus on other mission critical projects..
- Join planning and standards / web-compat meetings as needed. Definition of done A healthy Layout area, backlog and regressions kept down, with the team’s senior engineers freed to focus on critical Performance and Security issues. Required qualifications
- Strong C++ (Java Script and/or Rust a plus).
- Solid CSS and page-layout knowledge.
- Strong debugging and optimization in a multithreaded codebase.
- Able to work independently and lead technically in a large, mature codebase. Preferred
- Prior experience in web browser architecture and development.
- Prior Web standards experience.
- Mobile web development, profiling and debugging skills a plus.
- Proven experience in utilization of AI tools (Claude, Chat GPT, etc.) in the investigation, development, debugging, and/or testing of code is a plus. Hiring Ranges: Canada Tier 1 Locations$185,045—$217,700 CADCanada Tier 2 Locations$131,400—$154,600 CAD