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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.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Igalians share responsibilities and receive equal pay.
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.
Requirements
What we're looking for
The work we do in the Web Languages Team involves collaborating on large-scale software projects written in C/C++; designing, implementing, and maintaining programming language features and runtime features; and working in various aspects of web programming standardization (e.g., tests, specifications, advocacy, and so on). We do not have strict requirements for this position, but having either a willingness to learn or any existing skills and experience in these areas would be beneficial.
Nice to have
In this position, you will have the chance to help improve the state of the art in JavaScript engines and runtimes, and also help advance open source and free software technologies. You will be working in a highly collaborative, diverse, and globally distributed team which includes members in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Our team will provide the mentorship needed to get you involved in our implementation efforts or standardization advocacy for programming languages.
The role
Join our Web Languages team!
A JavaScript Engineer at Igalia may work in a variety of technologies related to compilers and runtimes, and may contribute to V8, JavaScriptCore, SpiderMonkey, and Node.js.
What you'll do
Our recent work includes:
- Standardizing and implementing JavaScript features, such as BigInt, Temporal and new class features among others.
- Developing support for WebAssembly features in web engines, such as Exception Handling.
- Maintaining JavaScriptCore support for embedded applications.
- Improving V8 integration in Node.js for better performance, memory safety, and traceability.
- Improving Node.js module loading interoperability to increase ES Module adoption in the JavaScript ecosystem.
How you'll work
We hold annual company-wide retreats to foster in-person connections and team integration.
Igalians design their own schedule to work during the time of the day that is best for them.
Igalians have 7 weeks (35 days) of paid time off to use as they wish on vacations, national holidays, or personal downtime.
Description
Working at Igalia Open Positions Igalia Coding Experience
JavaScript Engine Developer
Hiring process
At Igalia, we care about collaboration. We work together, not compete against each other.
Join Us!
If you are interested in the above position, please fill in the form below.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
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.
In their own words
About the company & team
- 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 participate equally in the management and decision-making process of the company via our democratic, consensus-based assembly structure.
We provide a remote-friendly, collaborative, and supportive environment.
Mentors help new Igalians integrate into the company and continue their professional development.
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