Senior Software Engineer, Localization

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the creation of Python and JavaScript libraries (such as moz-l10n) and tools that enhance Mozilla’s localization infrastructure.

• Enhance localization and internationalization within the Firefox codebase to ensure features are more adaptable and accessible across various languages and regions.

• Collaborate with engineers and program managers to design and implement new features in Pontoon.

• Engage with our community of volunteer developers and localizers to support and guide Mozilla’s localization initiatives.

• Work effectively with team members and internal clients across different regions and time zones.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong background in developing and maintaining libraries and tools using Python and JavaScript.

• Solid knowledge of web technologies, APIs, and contemporary development workflows.

• Experience with open source development practices and collaboration within communities.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team setting, across various time zones and disciplines.

• Exceptional communication skills, focusing on clarity and interaction across technical and non-technical roles.

• Professional proficiency in English (both written and verbal).

• A commitment to our values:

• Welcoming differences

• Being relationship-minded

• Practicing responsible participation

• Demonstrating grit

• Bonus points:

• Experience with internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) concepts, tools, or workflows.

• Programming experience in Rust and C++.

• Fluency in another language and an understanding of linguistic diversity (e.g., grammar, plurals, text direction, and cultural conventions).

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus plans available to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute).

• Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a break together.

• Country-specific holidays plus an additional 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.

• Additional benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country).