The Browser Company

Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure

North America

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Internet TechnologyIndustries

About Us

Hi, we're The Browser Company đź‘‹ and we're building a better way to use the internet.

Browsers are unique in that they are one of the only pieces of software that you share with your parents as well as your kids. Which makes sense, they're our doorway to the most important things — through them we socialize with loved ones, work on our passion projects, and explore our curiosities. But on their own, they don’t actually do a whole lot, they’re kind of just there. They don’t help us organize our messy lives or make it easier to compose our ideas. We believe that the browser could do so much more — it can empower and support the amazing things we do on the internet. That’s why we’re building one: a browser that can help us grow, create, and stay curious.

To accomplish this lofty task, we’re building a diverse team of people from different backgrounds and experiences. This isn’t optional, it’s crucial to our mission, as we need a wide range of perspectives to challenge our assumptions and shape our browser through a bold, creative lens. With that in mind, we especially encourage women, people of color, and others from historically marginalized groups to apply.

About The Role

As a Software Engineer, Infrastructure at the Browser Company, you’ll create the systems, tools and infrastructure that that unlock rich product experiences in Dia as we scale. You'll build the architecture that powers Dia's AI capabilities, enabling our team to prototype and ship innovative browser automation and AI-driven features rapidly. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on different products and surfaces areas across the company — we value mobility and folks getting to work on the problems they’re most interested in.

Overall you will...

  • Scope and spearhead technical projects across client, browser, and OS layers.
  • Support the infrastructure and architecture that enable Dia’s core features—primarily working in Swift, but also flexing into C++ and Chromium—to help the team build and deliver new capabilities.
  • Design APIs that abstract away complexity and empower engineers to iterate quickly, collaborating closely with engineering teams across the company in the process.
  • Invest in observability, tooling, stability, and performance—continually improving our AI product infrastructure, deployment systems, release process, and feature flag systems.
  • Contribute directly to the Chromium codebase by participating in engineering rotations, responding to incidents, and supporting major upgrades, while sharing knowledge with the broader team.
  • Take ownership of key infrastructure areas, serving as the primary point of contact for product engineers on questions of performance and reliability.
  • Regularly participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and efforts to improve engineering best practices.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience leading critical projects or initiatives in client-side or C++ infrastructure environments, with deep hands-on C++ development experience.
  • Experience with Chromium is a plus—we’re especially interested in folks who are excited to dive in and learn the Chromium codebase.
  • You've worked on large, complex codebases and understand how to improve systems to make them easier to understand, debug, and maintain.
  • You're passionate about building tools and systems that make other engineers more productive and strive to make them elegant and maintainable.
  • You’re pragmatic, motivated by nebulous problems, and excited to work in a startup environment with quick product validation cycles.
  • We’re primarily focused on hiring in North American time zones and require that folks have 4+ hours of overlap time with team members in Eastern Time Zone.

Compensation and Benefits

  • With our flexible compensation model, employees have the ability to choose the cash-to-equity ratio that best suits their individual needs.
  • Every offer we extend includes three options: a salary-optimized offer, an equity-optimized offer, and a balanced offer.

Employment Details

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: FullTime

Skills

Infrastructure
Systems
Tools
Architecture
AI Capabilities
Browser Automation
Swift
C++
Client
OS

The Browser Company

Develops a user-friendly web browser

About The Browser Company

The Browser Company develops a web browser called Arc, which focuses on providing a more intuitive and organized online experience for users. Arc is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, aiming to improve how people interact with the internet compared to traditional browsers. Unlike many existing browsers, Arc seeks to streamline the browsing process, making it easier for users to manage their online activities. The Browser Company differentiates itself from competitors by targeting a more modern and simplified user experience, backed by a team of experienced professionals from notable tech companies. Their goal is to enhance the way users navigate the web, potentially disrupting the current browser market with their fresh approach.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$133.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Home Office Stipend
Paid Parental Leave

Risks

Arc's recent security vulnerability could undermine user trust and adoption.
Dia may face competition from established AI-integrated browsers like Microsoft's Edge.
The freemium model may limit revenue if premium features aren't compelling.

Differentiation

Arc offers a more personal and creative browsing experience than traditional browsers.
The Browser Company is led by seasoned tech professionals from Instagram, Tesla, and Google.
Arc's AI-powered features, like 'Call Arc', enhance user interaction and efficiency.

Upsides

The Browser Company raised $50 million, valuing it at $550 million.
Growing demand for personalized browsing experiences supports Arc's market entry.
The launch of AI-centric browser Dia could attract a wider audience in 2025.

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