Senior Chromium Engineer

About the Role:

You’ll be part of a cross-functional team (Product, Design, Engineering) building a next-generation AI-powered browser across Desktop (macOS/Windows), iOS, and Android.

This role specifically focuses on the Desktop platform, where you’ll act as the Chromium expert, working closely with engineers building features and AI integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain browser features and UI components on top of the Chromium codebase
• Debug complex issues related to rendering, networking, multi-process architecture, and system integration
• Optimize browser performance, memory usage, and responsiveness
• Work in a fast-paced environment with weekly releases and demos
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and help guide others on Chromium-related topics

Development Approach:

• The team follows an AI-first development model
• You’ll use tools like Claude Code / Codex for coding (no traditional manual coding)
• Focus is on leveraging AI agents effectively while providing technical direction and validation

Success Metrics:

• Quality and stability of code (CI pass rate, low regression)
• Feature delivery within weekly release cycles
• Ability to troubleshoot and unblock team members
• Contribution to performance and stability improvements

Must-Have Skills:

• 6+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Hands-on experience working directly with the Chromium codebase (forking, patching, or building browsers)
• Experience with Chromium tools like GN/Ninja, depot_tools, gclient
• Ability to work with large-scale codebases
• Must be comfortable with AI-driven coding workflows (mandatory)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Chromium-based browsers (Brave, Edge, Opera, etc.)
• Background in performance optimization or browser internals
• Experience with CI/CD and developer tooling

Important Notes:

• Fast-moving, low-process environment (weekly shipping cycles)
• Requires strong ownership, adaptability, and collaboration