Staff Web Performance Engineer, Android, Chrome

Google is seeking a Staff Web Performance Engineer to join their Android and Chrome teams, focusing on optimizing performance metrics and user experience across their computing devices. This role combines deep technical expertise in performance optimization with leadership responsibilities, requiring 8 years of software development experience. You'll work on critical projects involving Chrome, WebView, and Android platforms, analyzing and improving key performance metrics while collaborating with various teams including OEM partners.

The position offers an opportunity to impact billions of users through work on Chrome and Android platforms. You'll be responsible for analyzing and optimizing crucial performance metrics, implementing improvements, and building scalable tools and processes. The role requires strong technical skills in C++, system architecture, and performance analysis, combined with leadership capabilities to drive cross-team collaborations and shape the team's technical direction.

Google provides a dynamic environment where engineers can work on cutting-edge technologies across various domains, from distributed computing to artificial intelligence. The company is committed to innovation and maintains an open-source approach with Chrome to benefit the entire web ecosystem. This role offers the chance to work with the latest Pixel hardware and contribute to Google's mission of making the web better and more accessible.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and influence the direction of performance optimization efforts across Google's mobile and web platforms. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of performance optimization in modern web and mobile environments.