Software Developer - Firefox

[email protected] 1 May 2007 16:32:29 -0700
Newsgroups gmane.comp.mozilla.jobs
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Message-ID <[email protected]>
Hello,

 I'm currently working for a client who needs a Software Engineer with
strong experience developing in the Firefox environment. I've posted
the job description on various job boards and also sent it to a few
mailing lists.

I'm however not getting the type of feedback I was hoping for. In
other words, I would truly appreciate if you could please advice me on
how to reach these - so rare - software engineers :-)

I've enclosed the job description below for your consideration. Please
feel free to forward it to some of your old co-workers or friends who
may be interested in such an opportunity.

I truly appreciate your help!

JOB DESCRIPTION:
My client, located in San Jose, CA, is an exciting new start-up out to
change the world. Sure, lots of people say that, but they mean it.
They are going to fundamentally change the way people use their mobile
devices. Bold claim? Sure, but their investors believed them. Perhaps
you should check it out for yourself. Which brings us to...
Brilliant, energetic, motivated. Never shies away from a challenge. Is
this what you would post to an online dating service? Probably not.
However, if this describes you, you are their kind of people.

This critical component of our delivery story will involve custom
development within the Firefox framework. We are developing custom
extensions to allow amazing web experiences. You will be working
within the XPCOM framework with Javascript and C++. You must not fear
IDL. You must stand strong in the face of Mozilla class inheritance
that would make mere mortals crumble. Are you up to the challenge?

The winning combination of skills will include the following. A
detailed working knowledge of Mozilla IDL and XPCOM and the Firefox
code base. You should be able to navigate the Document Object Model
(DOM) blindfolded. Vast experience with C++, Javascript and Cascading
Style Sheets (CSS). You should be equally comfortable working in the
Windows and Linux operating systems. You should have 4 to 6 years of
experience, with a Bachelors or Masters degree.