C++ System Engineer (Chromium fork)

We're looking for an experienced C++ System Engineer to build, customize and maintain our own Chromium-based browser fork. The role involves working with Chromium source code, deep modification for specific business needs, performance optimization and setting up the infrastructure for regular upstream updates.

Responsibilities

• Build clean Chromium from scratch for Windows, macOS and Linux.
• Modify Chromium source: strip Google telemetry, customize the network stack, control fingerprint generation algorithms.
• Set up and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated browser builds and testing.
• Regularly port security patches and new releases from the main Chromium branch (upstream updates).
• Profile, find and fix memory leaks, optimize performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of commercial C++ development (C++17/20).
• Hands-on experience with Chromium, CEF or WebKit architecture and source code.
• Deep understanding of multi-process browser architecture: IPC, sandbox.
• Confident with depot_tools, GN, Ninja.
• Experience with large monorepos in Git, complex merge/rebase conflicts.
• Understanding of network protocols: HTTP/S, WebSockets, WebRTC, SSL/TLS, proxy handling.

Nice to have

• Background in CyberSecurity, AdTech or anti-detect browsers.
• Own powerful workstation for local builds, or experience with cloud build servers (AWS/GCP).
• Experience optimizing V8 or Blink.

We offer

• Technically challenging R&D project, no routine.
• Flexible schedule, minimal bureaucracy.
• On-time payment and long-term cooperation, including fork maintenance after release.