Bobby Holley
Long-time Mozilla engineer who rose from intern to CTO of Firefox; led major projects such as Slaughterhouse, the Servo/Rust efforts, Quantum CSS and WebRender, and worked extensively on browser security and performance.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 36min
Mozilla Firefox CTO on Browser War Stories and the Path to Distinguished Engineer
Bobby Holley, the CTO of Firefox, shares his remarkable journey from intern to top engineer at Mozilla. He recounts gripping tales from the browser wars, highlighting the rise of Firefox against Internet Explorer and the shifting dynamics with Google. Bobby discusses vital projects like Slaughterhouse and Quantum CSS, as well as the importance of memory safety through Rust. He offers career advice on focusing on impactful work rather than promotions and emphasizes the need to protect the open web amidst rising AI browser competition.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 53min
Why Google Chrome Betrays Your Privacy (Firefox CTO Explains)
Bobby Holley, CTO of Firefox, brings over 17 years of experience in browser security and privacy to the discussion. He explains how Google Chrome collects user data for targeted ads, contrasting it with Firefox's privacy-first approach. Bobby dives into privacy features like enhanced tracking protection and how Firefox integrates Tor's privacy innovations. He also shares insights on the importance of browser independence, the challenges of AI, and the impact of regulations like the DMA on user choice. A thought-provoking chat on staying safe online!
