Staff Web Performance Engineer

Google is seeking a Staff Web Performance Engineer to join their Chrome team, focusing on optimizing web performance across various platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, working on Chrome and Android platforms to enhance user experience. The position requires extensive experience in C++ development, system optimization, and performance analysis.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technology that impacts billions of users worldwide. You'll be responsible for analyzing and improving critical performance metrics, implementing optimizations in Chrome/WebView/V8/Android, and building scalable tools for performance optimization. The position offers the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact the web's performance and user experience across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead cross-team collaborations, shape technical direction, and work with both internal teams and external OEM partners. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in performance optimization, system architecture, and leadership skills. You'll be part of Google's mission to build a better, more open web while working with some of the most sophisticated computing devices and web technologies.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience in software development, particularly with C++ and complex system architectures. You'll need to demonstrate both technical excellence and leadership capabilities, as the role involves guiding projects and teams while maintaining hands-on involvement in technical implementation. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems at massive scale while contributing to products that billions of users rely on daily.