Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Browser (New Products)

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Browser (New Products) to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will focus on advancing browser engine capabilities for new product initiatives, with an emphasis on performance, correctness, and web compatibility. You will work deeply within core engine subsystems and help shape how the browser represents state, interacts with web content, and supports experimentation. The position will partner closely with technical peers to prototype ideas, measure impact, and improve the experience through rigorous engineering and AI-assisted development practices.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $195,000 – $260,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and implement experiments within browser engine subsystems to assess performance and correctness.
• Evaluate and represent browser state efficiently, identifying tradeoffs in implementation.
• Prototype engine capabilities for programmatic interaction with web content.
• Instrument browser behavior, measure performance, and document both successful and unsuccessful experiments.
• Profile overhead from new capabilities and pursue performance improvements using AI tools.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in a browser engine subsystem, such as DOM, layout, or JavaScript, with hands-on experience implementing changes.
• Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with practical knowledge of systems programming concepts.
• Ability to investigate unfamiliar code and construct useful prototypes based on hypotheses.
• Strong understanding of web platform behavior and compatibility issues.
• Experience with profiling, tracing, and regression tests, grounded in reproducible evidence.
• Curiosity about AI agents and experience with coding tools related to AI.

Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus plans for eligible employees.
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous retirement contributions with immediate vesting.
• Quarterly wellness days for all employees.
• Country-specific holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• One-time home office stipend for remote work setup.
• Annual professional development budget for skill enhancement.
• Quarterly well-being stipend to support employee health.
• Considerable paid parental leave for new parents.
• Employee referral bonus program to encourage team growth.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.