Release Engineer

• 3+ years of professional experience, including build and release engineering for applications on Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS platforms. • Proficiency in C, C++, Rust, Kotlin, and Java, including knowledge of related toolchains and dependencies. • Strong understanding of Python and shell scripting for automation, version control, and CI/CD pipelines. • Experience building, compiling, and release engineering native desktop or mobile applications, with demonstrated ability to debug complex build and compile issues. • Working knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, distributed version control systems (Mercurial and Git), and DevOps principles and cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS or GCP. • Demonstrates strong ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring timely completion and proactively managing multiple simultaneous requests, working both independently and as part of a team. • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely engage with an international, geographically distributed team. • Commitment to open-source development and open standards, with proven ability to independently complete projects on time and with high quality. • Familiarity with JavaScript and CSS for front-end support and integration. • Experience with Taskcluster or similar CI systems. • Low-level system experience with Linux, Windows, and/or macOS. • Familiarity with legacy build systems (e.g., Make) and modern systems (e.g., Bazel, Buck, Blaze). • Previous experience contributing to open-source projects or engaging with open-source communities. • Work Environment: • Work Environment: • You’ll work with passionate staff and open-source community members from all over the globe to support the mission and objectives of MZLA and Thunderbird. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for effective collaboration. • What you’ll get: • What you’ll get: • We benchmark our base salaries to local markets and target the 60th percentile of the peer market. The salary ranges for this role are: • Canada: $93,000 - $106,000 CAD • We may consider candidates with strong skills but less than the required experience. Title, level and compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience. • In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your whole self, outlined below. • Work & Career • Fully remote work & schedule flexibility • Discretionary Annual Bonus Program • Monthly Remote Work Stipend • Annual Professional Development Stipend • Access to Udemy Learning Platform • Industry Conferences • Company All Hands • Rest & Play • 24 days PTO per year (prorated) • Year-end Company Shutdown • 9 Wellbeing Days • Public Holidays • Other Paid Leave • Quarterly Wellbeing Stipend for Personal / Family Activities • Health & Family • Health & Family • RRSP Contributions • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance • Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Parental Leave • Work Eligibility: • Work Eligibility: • Applicants must reside in and have permanent work authorization for the country location(s) specified in the posting. We are unable to consider applicants outside of these markets at this time. And, we do not provide visa sponsorship. • have permanent work authorization • How to Apply: • Please apply directly through our career page. We carefully review every cover letter and screening question, so take the time to answer each fully. We also value authenticity. We want to hear your perspective, not a bot’s. It's fine to use AI to polish your writing, but not to write your answers. Candidates who submit unoriginal AI generated answers will be disqualified from further screening. • MZLA Technologies Corporation (MZLA) Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion • MZLA believes in the value of diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge, and knows diversity, equity and inclusion are crucial to and enrich the company’s core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.