Senior Staff Data Engineer

Mozilla · Data

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Full Time$166,000 - $260,000 USDPosted Sep 10, 2026

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Category
Data
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Staff
Job salary
$166,000 - $260,000 USD

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Original employer: MozillaSource ATS: MozillaJob status: Active

Mozilla is seeking a Senior Staff Data Engineer to lead data platform infrastructure initiatives across their privacy-focused product ecosystem. This is a fully remote position available exclusively to candidates based in the United States.

As a Senior Staff Data Engineer, you will work at the intersection of Data Engineering and Data Platform Engineering to design systems processing tens of terabytes of data daily. The role involves technical leadership, setting best practices for modern components in GCP, and driving cross-functional projects. You will act as a key mentor while ensuring the reliability and efficiency of platforms that support millions of Firefox users globally.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote US only
Salary range $166k-$260k USD
Staff-level engineering role
Focus on open-source privacy-centric tech
Significant retirement and wellness benefits

What You’ll Bring

10+ Years of experience in data engineering or platform engineering
Deep expertise in GCP data tooling such as BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and Dataflow
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Airflow, and Terraform
Proven track record in a technical leadership or team lead role
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and modular software design

What You’ll Get

Generous performance-based bonus plans
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
Quarterly company-wide wellness days
Annual professional development budget
One-time home office stipend

About the Company

Mozilla is a mission-driven, non-profit-backed technology company dedicated to keeping the internet open and accessible. Best known for the Firefox browser, they focus on building software that prioritizes user privacy and control over corporate interests.

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