Senior Software Engineer - Privacy Remote

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Privacy Remote to join Brave's innovative team. As a leader in privacy technology, Brave is dedicated to protecting users' online privacy and security. You'll be working on cutting-edge features that enhance the Brave browser's privacy capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Prototype and implement privacy-enhancing features in C++ for the Brave browser.
• Reverse-engineer and debug web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) that conflict with Brave's privacy protections.
• Develop both categorical improvements and fix individual websites for better privacy and compatibility.
• Collaborate asynchronously with a geographically distributed development team.
• Contribute to open-source projects and engage with the community on GitHub.

Requirements

• Expertise in C++ and JavaScript with at least 5 years of experience.
• Strong debugging skills and experience with complex JavaScript.
• Familiarity with web technologies and the web security model.
• Proficient in Git and comfortable working on GitHub.
• Ability to navigate and understand large, complex codebases.

Nice to Have

• Experience contributing to large open-source codebases.
• Familiarity with Chromium's architecture and the ad-blocking ecosystem.
• Experience auditing C++ code for security issues.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and blog posts.
• Passion for privacy, anonymity, and censorship resistance.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salaries and benefits.
• Generous home-office stipends.
• Fully remote work with a low-meeting culture.
• A welcoming and intelligent team with a flat organizational structure.
• Opportunity to join a hyper-growth company and revolutionize the web.