Browsers Developer (WebKit focus)

Description

At Igalia, we are looking to hire a developer for our browsers team, whose task will be to maintain and improve WebKit, the well-known web engine used by millions of people. The scope of our work related to WebKit is broad, so a wide range of skill sets is valuable.

WebKit is a large open-source codebase primarily in C++, but being a web engine many tasks involve knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well. Some of the areas we work on include web platform features, embedded systems, multimedia, graphics, and networking. Because of the broad scope of WebKit, there is flexibility in which areas employees may work. While not necessary for candidates to have prior experience in all of these areas, they must be enthusiastic about learning new technologies.

All work is remote with colleagues from around the world using a distributed development structure similar to many other open-source projects using AGILE methodologies. Developers have good interpersonal skills to collaborate with other developers within the company, and the WebKit ecosystem, nurture good communication to seek consensus, proactively oversee the entire development life cycle of features, and are committed to excellence in their work. You will collaborate with other developers in English internally and externally, including writing blogs and documentation as well as giving talks at conferences about your work.

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Working at Igalia

  • Remote-friendly
  • Collaborative and supportive environment
  • Democratic, consensus-based assembly structure

We provide a remote-friendly, collaborative, and supportive environment in which Igalians from around the globe (our team includes employees based in the Americas, Asia, and Europe) participate equally in the management and decision-making process of the company via our democratic, consensus-based assembly structure.

Work from anywhere in the world

We provide a remote-friendly, collaborative, and supportive environment.

Participate on equal terms

Igalians share responsi­bilities and receive equal pay.

Collaborate in person

We hold annual company-wide retreats to foster in-person connections and team integration.

Choose the right work place for you

We provide a budget to fund a co-working space, or to help run a home office.

Spend time with your new baby!

New parents receive 8 weeks of paid parental leave.

Purchase the hardware you need

Every Igalian has access to a recurring budget to spend on work-related equipment.

Create your own work day schedule

Igalians design their own schedule to work during the time of the day that is best for them.

Recharge with paid time off

Igalians have 7 weeks (35 days) of paid time off to use as they wish on vacations, national holidays, or personal downtime.

Navigate the early years with a mentor

Mentors help new Igalians integrate into the company and continue their professional development.

Collaborate with your peers

At Igalia, we care about collaboration. We work together, not compete against each other.

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Professional information

Your cover letter is a chance to introduce yourself to us and explain a little bit about your background and what makes you interested in working at Igalia. You can discuss any contributions to free or open-source software projects you have made (previous contributions are not a requirement, but can help). We are also interested in whether you belong to any group or groups that are subject to underrepresentation and/or discrimination in the technology industry or free/open-source software. Disclosing this information is optional, but helps us evaluate your application. Finally, we would appreciate it if you let us know how we should refer to you (what pronouns you use).