Browsers Developer (WebKit focus)

Remote from Spain·Added 5 days ago

Igalia

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Overview

Job details

Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Igalia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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 participate equally in the management and decision-making process of the company via our democratic, consensus-based assembly structure.

Igalians share responsibilities and receive equal pay.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The role

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.

What you'll do

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.

How you'll work

Remote-friendly

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

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

About Igalia

Igalia is an open source software consultancy and development company known for its deep expertise in web platform technologies, including browser engines like Chromium and WebKit, as well as graphics, multimedia, and kernel development. Founded in 2001, the company has grown into a globally distributed team of over 100 engineers, working on some of the most widely used open source projects in the world. Igalia's work spans a wide range of industries, from automotive and consumer electronics to web browsers and operating systems, and it is recognized as a leader in open source innovation.

Igalia was founded in A Coruña, Spain, and maintains a strong presence there, with additional offices in Barcelona, Cambridge (UK), and other locations. The company is known for its flat, collaborative culture and its commitment to remote work, making it an attractive option for international professionals. Igalia actively hires engineers from around the world and offers a flexible, distributed work environment, with a focus on technical excellence and contribution to open source communities. For international hires, Igalia provides a unique opportunity to work on core web platform technologies and collaborate with a diverse, global team.

Industry: Open Source Software
Founded: 2001
Employees: 100–200
Headquarters: A Coruña, Spain
In Spain: A Coruña, Barcelona
Website: igalia.com

Good to know if you are moving

Igalia is headquartered in A Coruña, Spain, a coastal city with a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona, and offers a high quality of life.
The company has a strong remote work culture, allowing flexibility for international hires to work from various locations, though some roles may require presence in Spain.
Igalia is a leading contributor to major open source projects like WebKit and Chromium, offering engineers the chance to work on widely used technologies.
The company is known for its flat hierarchy and collaborative, non-hierarchical work environment, which can be appealing for professionals seeking a different corporate culture.
Igalia provides visa sponsorship for international candidates, as it regularly hires engineers from around the world.