Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Silk Browser

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Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Silk Browser

Amazon Silk browser team is seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer to work on one of the largest open source projects in the world. The role focuses on extending Chromium and maintaining the core browsing experience for Silk, ensuring it remains up-to-date, secure, and performant. This position offers the unique opportunity to impact millions of customers daily while working with cutting-edge browser technology.

The team operates with startup-like agility within Amazon's established infrastructure, fostering close collaboration between engineering, product management, and UX design. As a senior engineer, you'll be instrumental in both technical delivery and team leadership, working directly with senior leadership to shape the future of the Silk browser.

The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, requiring expertise in browser development, system architecture, and team mentorship. You'll be responsible for making key architectural decisions, implementing complex features, and establishing best practices for code quality and performance. The position offers the chance to work with modern web technologies while solving challenging problems at scale.

Working at Amazon means joining a diverse, innovative environment that values technical excellence and customer obsession. The team emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning, providing opportunities to grow both technically and professionally. You'll be part of a group that thinks big and isn't afraid to challenge conventional approaches to browser development.

This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about web technologies, have a track record of technical leadership, and want to make a significant impact on a product used by millions. The position offers competitive compensation, the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to shape the future of web browsing on Amazon devices.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Silk Browser

  • Lead architectural decisions and design complex features
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
  • Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code performance
  • Estimate project timelines and resource requirements
  • Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders
  • Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks
  • Conduct performance and security review analysis
  • Develop and implement testing strategies

Requirements For Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Silk Browser

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  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

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