Software Engineer III, V8, Performance Engineering

Google is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their V8 team, which powers the JavaScript and WebAssembly engine in Chrome. The role focuses on performance engineering for V8, Chrome's JavaScript engine, making it crucial for the web's future. The position combines deep technical expertise in C++ and JavaScript with performance optimization.

The ideal candidate will work on identifying and solving performance bottlenecks, contributing to architectural improvements, and ensuring V8's seamless integration with Chrome's rendering engine. This role requires strong profiling and debugging skills, particularly in C++ and JavaScript environments.

As part of Google's broader engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to work on technology that impacts billions of users. The V8 team's mission is to lead in real-world performance for modern applications, enabling developers to build a faster, more secure web future.

The position offers the chance to work with Chrome's open-source project, benefiting the entire web ecosystem through innovations in speed, simplicity, and security. You'll collaborate with technical leads and cross-functional teams, managing critical workflows for Chrome releases while contributing to long-term architectural improvements.

This role is perfect for engineers passionate about performance optimization, low-level programming, and making a significant impact on web development. Working at Google's Munich office, you'll be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of web technology and browser performance.