Drumbeat/webmademovies/techlead

Web Made Movies - Creative Technology Lead

As the Creative Technology Lead for the Web Made Movies project, you will be involved in both experiments and user-facing productions that apply open technologies to moving images.

Collaborating with the Web Made Movies community, you will develop the popcorn.js JavaScript library, improve the Butter authoring system, work with other creators on “one-off” HTML5 sites, and collaborate with partner organizations who have teamed with Mozilla to use our technology. You will bring thought leadership and expertise that will guide the direction of the project.

You'll be a fundamental part of realizing the goal of Web Made Movies: making moving images behave more like the web. We want to create the conditions were video can be more interoperable, intertextual, transparent, and hackable. Where closed technologies are limiting innovation in the web video space, we will drive change in the industry by creating productions and technology that show how open can win.

The Organization

Mozilla is a global community of people creating a better, more open Internet. Mozilla produces leading open source software like Firefox and Thunderbird. The Foundation also runs programs like Mozilla Drumbeat, which supports people and projects that help internet users understand, participate and take control of their online lives. Mozilla is like no other work environment -- global, collaborative, fluid. It's a place to challenge yourself, and to have fun in the process.

The Job

• Work with external filmmakers and our own community to create “productions” that can compete with the best in the world
• Develop usable, friendly web applications like Butter
• Apply your powers of logic and organization to the popcorn.js library, as well as other libraries you'll create
• Create demos that capture people's attention while showcasing the technologies you develop
• Tailor your work to be useful for filmmakers, institutions and youth
• Work with the various growing communities (Drumbeat, Web Made Movies, popcorn) in a constructive manner – be a leader
• Share your findings with the community and the world on blog posts, community lists and in person

The Person

• Track record of applying web technologies to artistic ends on succesful projects
• A record of code committed to open source projects
• Profficieny with modern web standards (HTML5, CSS3, Microformats, etc)
• Familiarity with filmmaking process
• Comfortable with every day use of version control systems and issue trackers
• Expert in JavaScript software development including work with jQuery.
• Proven experience writing unit and functional tests.
• Knowledge of client-side best practices for performance, accessibility, etc.
• A thorough understanding of and commitment to the values of Mozilla and the open web community.
• A passion for Firefox, with a view to having your work provide edge cases for the browser. A willingness to file and track bugs against the product
• Self directed, but enjoys being part of a team

Team and Location

You will work closely with a the Web Made Movies project lead, staff at the Center for Development of Open Technology at Seneca College, and others on the Mozilla Foundation team. Work from home anywhere in Americas timezone, with a preference for the Mozilla offices in Toronto, Vancouver or Mountain View. Occasional travel required.

Compensation

Highly competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 6 month contract, renewable with performance review

Deadline and Hiring Process

If you're interested, please send a short email, resume and links to your work to brett – at – mozillafoundation – dot – org. We are looking to fill this position by March 11. So, get in touch ASAP if you are serious and interested.