Browser Engineer

Browser Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Browser Engineer specializing in WebKit/Chromium-based development for embedded Linux systems. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize high-performance browser engines for next-generation devices, focusing on rendering, networking, and multimedia integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize browser engines (WebKit/Chromium) for embedded Linux platforms.

• Implement multi-threaded, high-performance browser software in C/C++.

• Enhance networking stacks (HTTP, WebSockets, WebRTC) and rendering pipelines.

• Integrate HTML5 media controls and GStreamer for multimedia playback.

• Debug and improve browser engine internals (rendering, JavaScript execution, memory management).

• Optimize performance for Yocto-based embedded systems.

• Contribute to open-source browser projects (WebKit/Chromium).

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

• 5+ years of C/C++ development for Linux/embedded systems.

• Hands-on experience with browser engines (WebKit, Blink, or Chromium).

• Deep understanding of:

  • Web technologies (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

  • Browser architecture (V8 engine, networking, rendering).

  • Multimedia pipelines (GStreamer, HTML5 media).

• Familiarity with:

  • Yocto Project for embedded Linux.

  • Wayland protocol and OpenGL ES (preferred).

Open-Source Contributions:

• Active participation in WebKit/Chromium projects (provide links/references).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.

• 5+ years in browser development or embedded systems.