Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Silk Browser

Join Amazon's Silk Browser team as a Senior Software Development Engineer and work on software used by millions of customers daily. The role focuses on extending Chromium, one of the largest open source projects globally, to deliver an up-to-date, secure, and performant browsing experience. You'll be part of the core browsing experience team, responsible for incorporating Chromium updates and innovating on processes and technologies.

Working in a startup-like environment within Amazon, you'll collaborate closely with senior leadership, product management, and other engineering teams. The position offers a unique blend of technical leadership and hands-on development, requiring expertise in both system architecture and practical implementation. You'll lead architectural decisions, mentor other engineers, and drive improvements in system efficiency and automation.

The role demands strong technical abilities combined with project management skills, as you'll be responsible for estimating timelines, defining requirements, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. You'll work in a highly collaborative environment that values diversity of perspective and experience, making significant contributions to software that impacts millions of users.

Key focus areas include technical leadership in architectural decisions, software development with emphasis on code quality and performance, project management, system design, and maintaining high standards in security and quality assurance. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in software development, experience with large-scale systems, and the ability to mentor other engineers.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge browser technology while being part of Amazon's innovative culture. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of the Silk browser, working with modern technologies and contributing to significant open-source projects. The role combines the excitement of working on consumer-facing products with the technical challenges of browser development, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a substantial impact.