🇫🇷 Paris, France · 2h ago

Contract Software Engineer - DOM Core Firefox/Gecko

Mozilla

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The roleYou will help the Firefox DOM Core team improve the health of the Session History area. You will write tests to improve the coverage; you will fix tests and/or problems to improve the Gecko correctness.ResponsibilitiesWrite Web-Platform tests to improve the coverage, and Gecko mochitests as needed Fix the problems and pass the tests to improve the Gecko correctnessWork through code review with the relevant Gecko module owners and iterate to landingDefinition of doneImproved Session History test coverage and code correctness in Gecko, measured by passed test cases, allowing the team’s senior engineers to focus on security, performance and strategic projects.Required QualificationsSubstantial experience in a browser-engine codebase or in automating for a browser-engine, ideally Firefox/Gecko.Solid Javascript and applying that language skill to write automated tests.Proficiency in and experience developing software in C++.Strong debugging skills in a mature larget codebase.Comfort working in the open: public bugs, code review, and upstream landing.PreferredPrior contributions to Gecko or another major browser engine.Familiarity with web standards and Web Platform Tests.

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