Chromium Engineer Senior / Software Apps Engineer

Introduction

As a Chromium Engineer Senior, you will utilize your expertise in working with Chromium-based browsers to develop and maintain core desktop browser features and UI components. Your role will involve debugging complex platform-specific issues, optimizing browser performance, and participating in code reviews and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core desktop browser features and UI components built on top of Chromium''s architecture.
• Debug and resolve complex platform-specific issues related to rendering, networking, multi-process architecture, and system integration within the Chromium codebase.
• Use AI coding tools to write and maintain high-quality, efficient code.
• Optimize the browser for performance, memory usage, and responsiveness across desktop platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, meetings, standups, and weekly demos.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong C++ proficiency
• Experience working in the Chromium codebase
• Experience maintaining a Chromium fork or downstream browser
• Comfort with large codebases
• Willingness to use AI coding tools as the primary development method

Ideal Experience:

• 6-10+ years of software engineering, with at least 2+ years working directly in or with Chromium
• Prior experience at a company that ships a Chromium-based browser or embedded WebView product
• No management or leadership requirement - this is a hands-on IC role

Preferred Industries:

• Browser companies: Brave, Vivaldi, Opera, Arc, Microsoft Edge, Mighty, Sidekick
• Former Chromium/Google Chrome team members
• Companies shipping Chromium-based desktop apps
• Embedded browser/WebView companies

Desired Work Style:

• Self-directed and autonomous
• Comfortable with AI-first development
• Pragmatic and ship-oriented
• Collaborative
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration

Key Attributes:

• Deep Chromium systems knowledge
• Ability to navigate and explain Chromium internals
• Bias toward action
• Resourcefulness with AI tools
• Strong communication skills