Senior Rust Software Engineer

About the Role

The Ads Engineering team is central to Mozilla's mission to make the internet better for people. By building and scaling internal components for client-side ad fetching, rendering, and measurement, the team enables consistent and performant ad experiences across Mozilla's properties. As a Senior Rust Software Engineer, you will be a subject matter expert in advertising technology and provide guidance to various product teams across the organization.

Mozilla's commitment to open-source software and community involvement is at the heart of its mission. As a member of the Ads Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of engineers, designers, and product managers who are passionate about creating a better internet.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver reusable components within the Mozilla Ads products that support multiple product teams and surface areas
• Collaborate closely with Product, Ad Ops, and Data Science to enable enriched measurement, feedback reporting, and experimentation
• Implement privacy-preserving features in our Mozilla Ads products, contributing to Mozilla’s vision for ethical advertising
• Work with front-end teams across Mozilla to support and extend existing systems to apply innovative ways and technologies in reaching Mozilla’s advertising goals
• Help translate product and engineering strategy into actionable tasks and early prototypes, providing feedback where appropriate
• Participate in code reviews and ensure the highest quality of code
• Collaborate with other engineers to identify and prioritize project tasks and deliverables
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for your projects
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Rust, Python, and advertising technology

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of overall software engineering experience
• Proven ability to successfully lead and ship complex software projects
• Experience in Rust and Python
• Familiarity with advertising technology and programmatic advertising
• Strong understanding of software development principles, including testing, debugging, and optimization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and containerization
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of data science and machine learning concepts

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that make a difference in people's lives
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Access to the latest technologies and tools
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

• Be prepared to showcase your expertise in Rust and Python, as well as your understanding of advertising technology and programmatic advertising.
• Highlight your experience working on complex software projects and your ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Emphasize your problem-solving skills and attention to detail, as well as your ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Make sure to research Mozilla's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals.
• Practice your coding skills and be prepared for a technical interview, and don't hesitate to ask questions about the company culture and team dynamics.