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Senior Browser Engineer

Firecrawl is the easiest way to extract data from the web, helping developers convert URLs into LLM-ready markdown or structured data with a single API call.
$150,000 - $300,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
11 - 50 Employees
3+ years of experience
AI
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Description For Senior Browser Engineer

Firecrawl, a rapidly growing startup that has achieved millions in ARR and 43k+ GitHub stars, is seeking a Senior Browser Engineer to lead their core browser infrastructure. The company specializes in providing developers with the fastest way to obtain LLM-ready data through web extraction.

As a Senior Browser Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing and optimizing advanced browser automation and fingerprinting solutions. The role offers significant technical ownership, allowing you to lead critical browser technology and infrastructure while working directly with the founding team. You'll be responsible for ensuring reliable and stealthy web interactions through proxies, headless browsers, and sophisticated fingerprinting techniques.

The position is based in San Francisco with a hybrid work arrangement, offering a competitive salary range of $150,000-$300,000 plus equity (0.10%-0.30%). The company provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, and various other perks.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with deep expertise in browser automation frameworks, fingerprinting, and proxy network optimization who wants to make a significant impact in a fast-growing AI-focused company. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to shape the future of web data extraction technology.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where autonomy and rapid iteration are valued. If you're passionate about browser engineering and want to be part of a small but ambitious team that's building essential tools for the AI era, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and growth opportunities.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Browser Engineer

  • Develop and optimize browser automation using full/headless browsers (Chrome CDP, Playwright)
  • Implement sophisticated browser fingerprinting and anti-detection techniques
  • Manage and scale proxy integrations for high-volume web scraping
  • Collaborate directly with founders to design, build, and maintain browser-based solutions
  • Lead R&D and proof-of-concept work for innovative browser automation methods
  • Ensure performance, stability, and stealthiness across browser infrastructure
  • Debug complex issues related to browser compatibility and scraping reliability

Requirements For Senior Browser Engineer

JavaScript
  • Deep experience with browser automation frameworks
  • Expert in fingerprinting, detection evasion, and stealth automation
  • Proficient in managing and optimizing proxy networks
  • Skilled in troubleshooting browser-related performance and reliability issues
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to independently drive projects from idea to deployment
  • US Citizenship/Visa required

Benefits For Senior Browser Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
  • Unlimited PTO with minimum 3 weeks off
  • Wellness stipend
  • Pet insurance
  • Team offsites
  • 3 months paid sabbatical after 4 years
  • Equity (0.10%–0.30%)
  • Office perks (snacks, drinks, lunches)
  • Equipment and tools provided