Senior Staff Engineer Software

Our Mission

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Who We Are

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Job Summary

Job Summary

Join our world-class team in Pune to play a pivotal role in architecting a more secure foundation for the enterprise browser landscape. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will shape the core of our Chromium-based enterprise browser, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in security. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the future of enterprise security by pioneering innovative solutions and leading complex technical projects.

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of critical features, from conception and design to deployment and maintenance, for our Chromium-based enterprise browser.
• Conduct in-depth research into low-level operating systems and spearhead the development of innovative solutions to bolster enterprise security.
• Mentor and guide fellow engineers, sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes technical excellence and shared ownership.
• Proactively collaborate and exchange information with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product goals and technical execution.
• Set a high standard for quality by driving continuous improvements in development processes, tools, and overall product architecture.
• Tackle and resolve complex performance, multi-threading, and security challenges across various platforms including Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
• Articulate a clear technical vision and influence the technical direction of the product through effective communication and data-driven proposals.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in a relevant role.
• Mastery of C++ and/or Objective-C, including complex performance optimization and multi-threaded/process development.
• Experience in core browser development (e.g., Chromium), Typescript, Javascript, and Chrome extension development.
• Exceptional debugging skills with the ability to unravel complexities using various tools on Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux platforms.

• Strong understanding of Chromium's internal architecture and a track record of contributing to open-source projects.
• Experience with Go and/or ReactJS.
• Familiarity with web browser fundamentals, including concepts like cookies, sandboxing, and user profiles.
• Comprehension of security concepts such as authentication/authorization mechanisms and protocols like OAUTH or OIDC.