Software Developer III, Chrome Desktop Growth

Google; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Chrome Desktop Growth team seeks a software engineer to build features in C++ and web technologies for desktop Chrome, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable browser improvements. You will contribute to the Chromium open-source project, design robust UI and performance enhancements, and partner with UX to refine interactions for billions of users.

Based in Canada, the role offers a competitive compensation package with equity and a bonus target as part of Google's commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience programming in C++.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in C++ and web technologies (HTML, CSS, TS/JS) to develop new features and enhance existing ones in Chrome Desktop, while contributing to the open-source Chromium project.
• Collaborate with your team implementing new features for Chrome Desktop.
• Write high-quality code that meets Chrome's standards for performance and reliability.
• Partner closely with UX experts to refine feature designs and create seamless interactions.
• Run experiments and analyze results to make data-driven decisions.

Skills

C++ programming

Software development

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Google utilizes AI tools to assist in assessing candidates in our hiring processes.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience programming in C++.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience in Web or desktop application development, full-stack development.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
• Experience contributing to an open source project.
• Experience with web browsers.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

As a part of the Chrome Desktop Growth team, you will play a vital role in Chrome's growth and evolution, ensuring that Chrome remains the browser that billions of users want to keep returning to every day.

You will work to grow the usage of Chrome on desktop platforms, ensuring that users always have the ability to choose to use Chrome on all of their devices. You will also design, build, and maintain the foundational features such as the tab strip, tab groups, toolbar, side panel, bookmarks, and other productivity features that enable users to navigate the web more effortlessly. Your work is crucial in shaping a modern, user-centric browser experience that simplifies complex tasks, reduces friction, and ensures Chrome remains the trusted, go-to choice on desktop platforms.

Chrome is dedicated to building a better, more open web. We’re focused on making a better browser (on both desktop and mobile) to help users take advantage of all the web has to offer in a safe and secure way. Chrome is available across all major platforms — iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS. We also built Chrome as an open source project so the entire web ecosystem could benefit from the latest innovations in speed, simplicity and security. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Canada: $150000 - $153000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Work primarily in C++ and web technologies (HTML, CSS, TS/JS) to develop new features and enhance existing ones in Chrome Desktop, while contributing to the open-source Chromium project, interacting with developers and users across the globe, and learning from colleagues across Google.
• Collaborate with your team implementing new features for Chrome Desktop.
• Write high-quality code that meets Chrome's standards for performance and reliability.
• Partner closely with UX experts to refine feature designs and create seamless interactions.
• Run experiments and analyze results to make data-driven decisions.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.