Principal Web Platform Engineer

Location:

(00180) Finland

Salary:

market rate

Type:

Permanent

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Advertiser:

microTECH Global Ltd

Job ID:

132098717

Posted On:

18 July 2025

Job Title: Browser Engineer
Job Type: Contract or Permanent
Location: Helsinki, Finland

Relocation Required – Non Negotiable

Our client are a global telecommunication company.

Brief:
We are looking for a seasoned Browser Engineer with deep expertise in Chromium/Blink internals to help us build innovative, secure, and high-performance browsing experiences across platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android). You’ll play a key role in designing and implementing core browser features, contributing upstream, and shaping the direction of modern web platforms.

Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and optimize browser features using Chromium/Blink (UI, Autofill, CSS, WebView, Rendering).
Lead development of cross-platform (desktop and mobile) browser products.
Collaborate with open-source communities and contribute upstream to Chromium/Blink.
Develop secure, modular components (e.g., biometric login, Web Payments, secure DNS).
Work closely with designers, product managers, and QA to deliver high-quality features.

Key Requirements:
5+ years of experience in browser development with Chromium/Blink.
Strong proficiency in C++, Java, and Android/iOS SDKs.
Proven contributions to Chromium/Blink (e.g., committer-level participation).
Experience with web standards (CSS, Autofill, Web Payments, Password Manager).
Familiarity with secure coding practices and mobile/browser security.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Desirables:
Experience building Chromium-based browsers from scratch (desktop and/or Android).
Integration experience with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT in browser search).
Public speaking at dev events (e.g., BlinkOn, GDG).
Previous work on PC browser launches or mobile biometric login infrastructure.

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