Principal Browser Software Engineer

## Principal Browser Software Engineer Apply:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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Principal Browser Software Engineer
** Description
- ** HP Wolf Security is changing the future of endpoint security through delivering secure PCs with advanced hardware-enforced security features. We are growing the R&D team in Cambridge, UK and we’re looking for Principal level browser software engineer to join the HP Wolf Security R&D team.  You will be designing and developing our innovative security solution based on micro-virtualization and contributing to new features and products.  

To see what our engineering teams are working on, check out our technical blogs: ’re looking for a talented software engineer with background in Browser technologies and C++ development. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity for a collaborative, hands on and experienced software developer to join a small but growing team.
** Responsibilities for the Browser Software Engineer
*** Develop and maintain core features of HP Wolf Security's secure browsing products
* Design, code, debug, test and optimize software using modern C++
* Develop secure browser capabilities on Chromium-based browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge)
* Develop and enhance Firefox-based secure browser functionality using JavaScript, Type Script and Gecko technologies
* Build and maintain browser extensions and web-based functionality
* Develop automation, testing and validation frameworks using Python
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects, performance issues and security vulnerabilities
* Participate in architecture and technical design discussions
* Collaborate with software engineers, architects, security researchers and product teams to deliver enterprise security solutions
* Perform code reviews and contribute to software quality, maintainability and engineering best practices
** Requirements for the Browser Software Engineer
*** Strong commercial experience developing software in modern C++
* Proficient in software design, coding, debugging, testing and performance optimisation
* Experience developing software for Windows environments
* Experience working with JavaScript and/or Type Script
* Experience developing browser-based applications, browser extensions or web technologies
* Knowledge of Chromium and/or Firefox browser architectures and code bases
* Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, data structures and algorithms
* Experience using source control systems and modern software development practices (Git, Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub)
* Experience contributing to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and software quality initiatives
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent practical experience
** A Great Browser Software Engineer will have exposure to the following
*** Cybersecurity, endpoint security or secure browsing technologies
* Python development for automation and test tooling
* Firefox Gecko internals or Chromium browser internals
* Cloud technologies and services (Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform)
* Scripting and automation using Power Shell, Bash or similar technologies
* Technical leadership, mentoring or architecture design activities
** Location & working model
** This role is based in HP’s Cambridge office under a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum requirement to be onsite three days per week. As a people‐focused senior role, regular in‐person collaboration is encouraged.

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